---
title: "eTendering and Contract Lifecycle solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06983c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06983c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFQUAL"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# eTendering and Contract Lifecycle solution

Buyer: OFQUAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06983c

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## Summary

The latest procurement process, titled "eTendering and Contract Lifecycle solution," was conducted by Ofqual, a public body governed by UK law, with its primary office located in Coventry. This contract falls under the industry category of procurement software packages and aligns with legal requirements, including the Procurement Act 2023 and The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage has reached the "Award" phase as of 13th May 2026, following a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement falls outside certain directives' scopes, emphasising a tailored approach suitable for specific needs. The contract was successfully signed on 3rd March 2026, allocating a value of £21,000 to the SME supplier Cimple Limited, based in London. This procedure was facilitated using the CCS/GPA framework agreement referenced as G-Cloud 14, specifically for cloud-based software, targeted at managing communications between Ofqual and its suppliers.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud-based and procurement software to engage within the public sector landscape, offering possibilities for growth through collaborations and enhancement of digital procurement capabilities. SMEs are particularly well-suited given the presence of small and medium enterprise bids, representing two out of three total bids related to this contract. Businesses with innovative eTendering solutions, experience with public procurement frameworks, and those capable of maintaining competitive quality-price ratios (60% quality and 40% price weightings) are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities in the procurement software sector.

## Notice

Core eTendering and contract award system, meeting Procurement Act 2023 and The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 requirements. Also including a quotation option for further requests for competition against framework agreements that we may use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Access to eTendering portal to manage communication between Ofqual and suppliers. Additional information: Awarded via shortlisting and request for further competition using CCS/GPA framework agreement ref: G-Cloud 14 for cloud based software

Options: 1 x 12 months

### Procurement Information

Awarded via a framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044147-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFQUAL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044147-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/procurement-compliance-oversight

## Provenance

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