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title: "Software Communications Tool Request for Information"
url: "https://tenderline.uk/tenders/software-communications-tool-request-for-information-ocds-h6vhtk-05f00b"
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# Software Communications Tool Request for Information

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/software-communications-tool-request-for-information-ocds-h6vhtk-05f00b). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY: "Software Communications Tool Request for Information". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/animal-and-plant-health-agency-GB-PPON-PBHC-6261-BLLQ)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Software package and information systems
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/software-communications-tool-request-for-information-ocds-h6vhtk-05f00b#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05f00b`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/software-communications-tool-request-for-information-ocds-h6vhtk-05f00b#tl-md)

## Description
APHA is seeking software solutions to enhance staff communication and soft skills. Our diverse workforce—including inspectors, scientists, and customer service teams—regularly interacts with stakeholders such as farmers and livestock keepers, where clear and empathetic communication is vital. We aim to procure tools that allow staff to practice real-life scenarios, identify early signs of escalation, and apply effective strategies to manage challenging interactions. This investment will help us build confidence, strengthen relationships, and deliver exceptional customer service. Please see attached the Request for Information. If you have any access issues, please email me: izabella.roberts@defra.gov.uk
Please note that the contract start and end dates are just indicative.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 48000000

- **Contract Period:** 29/05/2026 to 30/05/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F080292-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-05T15:54:53.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T06:25:14.923Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05f00b