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CPT_25_42 - Reinforcement learning platform for audit staff (C-4018)

National Audit Office

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: National Audit Office

Buyer Address: 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, LONDON, SW1W9SP, England

Contact Name: Central Procurement Team

Contact Email: NAO.Procurement@nao.org.uk

Contact Telephone: 44 20 7798 7000

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
240000.0 GBP
Published
10 Nov 2025, 13:09
Deadline
01 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
01 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Oct 2030, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
80420000 - E-learning services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Softcat Plc
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to SoftCat PLC via the HealthTrust Europe Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) framework. Under this agreement, SoftCat PLC will provide the NAO with a reinforced learning platform for audit staff. The contract commenced on Saturday, 1 November 2025 for 3 years until Tuesday, 31 October 2028 with extension provisions for another 2 years in one-year periods. The final expiry should extension provisions be utilised is 31 October 2030. The estimated contract value for the potential 5 year contract is £240,000 (Inc. VAT).

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