---
title: "Aptitude Assure Support Model"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd7b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK EXPORT FINANCE"
published: "2025-12-03"
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# Aptitude Assure Support Model

Buyer: UK EXPORT FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd7b

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## Summary

In a recent public procurement process, UK Export Finance has awarded the contract titled 'Aptitude Assure Support Model' within the IT services industry category. This process, completed as of December 2025, aimed to ensure the smooth launch of Ops Ledger, scheduled from December 1st, 2025 through November 30th, 2028. The procurement followed the direct award method due to continuity of services, with Aptitude Software Limited being the sole supplier owing to their ownership of the essential software's intellectual property rights. The procurement process is classified under services and focuses on regions throughout the United Kingdom, offering strategic IT consulting and managed services. The contract was officially signed on November 27th, 2025, with a value of £639,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities primarily for large-scale enterprises specialising in IT services, managed services, and software development. Aptitude Software Limited has been recognised for its expertise and possession of essential software intellectual property, ensuring their competitiveness. This contract, with its strategic focus on seamless service delivery across multiple UK regions, can be a significant stepping stone for businesses seeking to expand their reach and influence in the public sector IT services domain. Companies aiming to demonstrate proficiency in offering comprehensive support, consulting, and swift decision-making can find this procurement particularly advantageous.

## Notice

A support contract is required to ensure the smooth-running and seamless launch of Ops Ledger from the go-live date of December 1st, 2025 - previously procured Aptitude Software License is integral to the launch of Ops Ledger. This will be delivered by the supplier in the form of Managed Services.

### Procurement Information

This is based on a continuity of services. Supplier has provided Software which is integral to the requirement being delivered. Supplier owns the IPR to the software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079451-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £639,000 |
| Contracts value | £639,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK EXPORT FINANCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APTITUDE SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079451-2025
- 12 Nov 2025 at 14:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073219-2025
- 10 Nov 2025 at 11:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072325-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079451-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073219-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072325-2025
  10th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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