Award

SCARF panfs4 support & maintenance renewal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

24 Jan 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the award stage for the procurement of SCARF panfs4 support & maintenance renewal and licenses, classified under hardware and software packages and information systems. This procurement process was managed through a call-off from a framework agreement and utilised a selective procurement method. The contract period is set from 14th February 2025 to 13th April 2026, with the awarded contract valued at GBP 58,017.20. The delivery location specified is OX11 0QX, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hardware and software systems, particularly those who can provide robust support and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector may find this type of contract particularly appealing, as it highlights their ability to secure competitive quotations and deliver specialised technical support. The award has been granted to XMA Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating that both larger and smaller entities have the potential to compete effectively for such government contracts.

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Notice Title

SCARF panfs4 support & maintenance renewal

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for SCARF panfs4 support & maintenance renewal and licenses. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04b0417a-ad87-4b19-aafe-7971d50872d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe3584d-86f5-44d4-9cbc-eacb3e6bc14e
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,017 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,017 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

XMA

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