---
title: "Actian Software Licenses Support & Maintenance (2026-2029)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bac"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# Actian Software Licenses Support & Maintenance (2026-2029)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bac

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Actian Software Licenses Support & Maintenance' contract has been executed by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), located at Caxton House in London. This contract, valued at £8.5 million, concerns the renewal of software licenses for the period from 2026 to 2029 and falls under the 'Software package and information systems' category. Procurement was conducted via a direct award due to the nature of the software, which is essential for maintaining legacy business applications used by DWP. The contract award has been completed, with Actian Europe Limited, based in London, as the supplier. Relevant dates include the contract signing on 1st July 2026, and its completion scheduled for 21st February 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software development and support, particularly those specialising in legacy system maintenance and bespoke software solutions. Although the direct award limits competition, companies in the industry can explore potential collaborations or seek to provide ancillary services to primary contractors like Actian. Large-scale suppliers with unique or proprietary products could also explore opportunities to demonstrate their exclusive offerings that address specialised needs and secure future contracts through similar procurement routes.

## Notice

Provision of Actian Software Licenses Support & Maintenance (2026-2029)

### Procurement Information

The Department has used OpenRoad and Ingress software to support three legacy business applications that cannot operate without it. The right to use the software is available only from Actian under a subscription licence, and no alternative supplier can provide the required licence. The Department therefore intends to make a direct award under Section 41, relying on the Schedule 5 justification that only a particular supplier can supply the required software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062202-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 21 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £8,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | ACTIAN EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 11:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062202-2026
- 19 Jun 2026 at 10:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057935-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012088-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 17:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011566-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062202-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057935-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012088-2026
  10th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011566-2026
  9th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.actian.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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