---
title: "Software Reseller Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d98"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Software Reseller Framework

Buyer: YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d98

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## Summary

Yorkshire Water Services Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for a Software Reseller Framework aimed at enhancing its technological capabilities across various sectors, including organisational operations, productivity software, data analytics, core IT infrastructure, cloud products, and specialist innovation software. The procurement falls under the category of goods, with a gross value of £150 million and is set to be managed through a competitive flexible procedure. The contract will commence on 1 March 2026 and run until 28 February 2029, with potential extensions to a maximum duration of eight years. This award involves a framework agreement with delivery locations spanning multiple regions in the United Kingdom, creating opportunities for suppliers like Softcat PLC, SoftwareONE UK Limited, SCC (UK) Limited, and Italik Limited. The procurement will be conducted under the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023, and the competitive process ensures select suppliers are ready to meet all framework requirements.

This Software Reseller Framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in software supply and value-added services sectors. The procurement method, described as a competitive flexible procedure, suggests that suppliers who can provide innovative solutions and demonstrate competency in categories such as AI tools, cloud services, audit support, and software optimisation will be well-positioned to compete. The framework agreement allows both direct award and further competition via mini-competitions, providing flexibility and encouraging businesses of various scales, including SMEs, to participate. Suppliers specialising in software package sales, maintenance, configuration, and optimisation services across different industries will find this contract an excellent opportunity to expand their market presence and leverage commercial enhancements via framework rates and discounts.

## Notice

Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) is looking for a selection of suppliers for the provision of Value Added Reseller services. It is YWS's intention to award an open framework to a selection of suppliers for the supply of Software and Associated Services across the YWS's networks. The Software Reseller Framework is to include (but is not limited to) the Software Categories such as: * Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software Licenses * Organisational operation, productivity and service delivery Software (e.g. SAP, Microsoft, * Data and Analytics Software (e.g. Power BI, IBM, Qlik) * Core IT Infrastructure Software * Cloud Products and Services (e.g. SaaS, Iaas, PaaS) * Specialist and Innovation Software (e.g. AI tools, vertical industry solutions) Additionally, the framework also includes the provision of value-added services including but not limited to optimisation and analysis of license volume, audit support and training, as well as associated support, maintenance, implementation, configuration and optimisation services for all software in scope of the framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Contract shall include an option for Yorkshire Water to extend the goods and services provided by the supplier, should additional packages or value-added services be required in future to enhance the coverage and optimisation of YWS Software estate. Any such extension shall remain within the overall scope of the framework and may be subject to commercial negotiation at the time of request.

Renewal: The initial contract term is three years (36 months), with the possibility of multiple 1-year extensions up to a maximum duration of eight years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013697-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000,000 |
| Awards value | £125,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD6 2SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Royds |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ITALIK; SCC (UK; SOFTCAT; SOFTWAREONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 09:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013697-2026
- 30 Sep 2025 at 09:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060769-2025
- 18 Sep 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057882-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013697-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060769-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057882-2025
  18th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- http://www.scc.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.softwareone.com/en-gb
- https://www.yorkshirewater.com/
- https://www.yorkshirewater.com/(https://www.yorkshirewater.com/)ContactDirkjanVerheij(dirkjan.verheij@yorkshirewater.co.uk)tojoinAribaBuyingPortaltoaccessallthetenderinformation.IncaseDirkjanVerheijisonAnnualLeavepleasecontactDharmeshDepala(dharmesh.depala1@yorkshirewater.co.uk)

## Provenance

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