---
title: "True Planning Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054802"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2025-06-12"
---

# True Planning Software Licences

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054802

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority, has successfully completed a procurement process for "True Planning Software Licences". This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for software packages and information systems, with the procurement focused on defence and security. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold and was executed without competition. Located in Porton Down, Salisbury, the DSTL awarded the contract to Price Systems Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Farnborough. The award was active as of 12th June 2025, with the contract period running from 12th June 2025 to 11th June 2026. The total contract value is £145,552.80 including VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in defence software solutions to collaborate with central government entities. The successful bidder, Price Systems Limited, highlights the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts in niche technology markets. Businesses that provide specialised software systems could consider exploring similar opportunities where expertise is valued over extensive public competitive bidding. Engaging with the DSTL could facilitate further insights into future demands within the defence technology sector, expanding business growth in this technically advanced industry.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of software licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032067-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £121,294 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 15:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032067-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032067-2025
  12th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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