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04 Aug 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation, which recently awarded a contract titled "Software Subscription Licenses" under the industry category of "Industry specific software package". The process, concluded via a Desktop Exercise against Lot 4 of the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services Framework Agreement, is at the Award stage. The selection followed a selective procurement method, and the contract was officially awarded on 28th July 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 53,191.66, will run from 13th August 2026 to 12th August 2027, with the primary location marked by postal code SN2 1FL in Swindon, England.

This tender presents a meaningful opportunity for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in subscription licensing and consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are noted to be suitable for such contracts, suggesting potential growth prospects for smaller firms eager to partner within established framework agreements. In this award, the contract was secured by Softcat Plc, a notable large-scale supplier in the industry, indicating that the tender process might be competitive, necessitating robust credentials and experience in software licensing solutions. Businesses could benefit by positioning themselves for future opportunities within such frameworks to expand their market presence and expertise.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Software Subcription Licenses

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION had a requirement for the provision of Software Subscription Licenses. This Call Off Contract has been concluded via a Desktop Exercise against Lot 4 of the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services (ITS4052 SU) Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04414057-e572-4fb1-ac29-62b2ebe85b7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af415253-6b98-4c86-80a9-2064ebead8ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,191 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,191 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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