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DDaT25008 - GRANTA Advanced Materials

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Jan 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has awarded a contract titled "DDaT25008 - GRANTA Advanced Materials" under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). This procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) through a competitive quotation procedure. The location of delivery specified is Oxford, with the postal code OX11 0QX. Key dates include the contract's start on 4th April 2025, and it will run until 31st March 2028. The total awarded amount for this contract is £19,884.80 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to partner with a reputable public sector organisation. Given the competitive quotation process used, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had the potential to compete effectively. SMEs involved in developing and providing advanced materials software solutions would benefit from such contracts to bolster their business portfolio and gain significant industry presence. The procurement method and below-threshold competitive nature suggest a clear and accessible process for suitable enterprises.

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Notice Title

DDaT25008 - GRANTA Advanced Materials

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of software licenses, This has been sourced via a Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06fc3b41-c025-4b00-9f56-b9a5c444f5b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e7ae7-3403-47b5-b30d-7caddbd52070
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,884 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,884 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

ANSYS

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