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title: "GRP016 - Software Licence Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069216"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCAPE GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS SCAPE)"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# GRP016 - Software Licence Subscription

Buyer: SCAPE GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS SCAPE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069216

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## Summary

This public procurement process was led by Scape Group Limited (trading as SCAPE), an organisation classified under public authority - sub-central government. The procurement, entitled "GRP016 - Software Licence Subscription," was conducted to identify a suitable software licensing and support solution for SCAPE's operational and digital needs. Concluded in the first quarter of 2025, the process underwent a structured and evidence-based evaluation to select the best solution. The procurement stage is now complete as of the 13th of April, 2026, resulting in a contract awarded to Softcat, a supplier based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The main procurement category for this contract is services, specifically under the industry classification of security services. The contract, valued at £79,806 gross, will span from 14th April 2026 to 13th April 2027, with a limited procurement method due to below-threshold competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software licensing, support solutions, and security services, to engage with public authorities and expand their portfolio. Companies that can offer robust technical capabilities, competitive commercial terms, and effective support arrangements would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. Working with an established buyer like SCAPE could provide exposure and credibility in the public sector, aiding in business growth and development in similar sectors.

## Notice

SCAPE undertook a structured and evidence-based procurement process over a 12-month period commencing in Q1 2025 to identify a suitable software licensing and support solution to meet its operational and digital requirements. The process began with market research and information gathering to identify available technologies, potential suppliers, and applicable licensing and procurement models. This included consideration of supplier capabilities, support arrangements, scalability, and indicative commercial terms. SCAPE reviewed and assessed a range of suppliers and procurement routes against SCAPE's requirements, including functional suitability, security and resilience, licensing flexibility, supplier capability, cost, and overall value for money. Costings and commercial options were evaluated as part of this comparative assessment. On completion of this evaluation, a decision was taken to proceed with Softcat. Softcat is the most appropriate overall solution, combining suitable technical capability, competitive commercial terms, and robust ongoing support arrangements. On this basis, Softcat was determined to represent the best value for SCAPE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041357-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,505 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCAPE GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS SCAPE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 5AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041357-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041357-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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