Award

Software Licenses and Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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17 Oct 2025 at 08:34

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process titled "Software Licenses and Support" under the classification of software packages and information systems. This contract was awarded on 23rd September 2025 and is part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement falls within the "goods" category and the contract period spans from 23rd September 2025 to 22nd September 2026. The delivery location for this project is identified by the postal code OX11 0QX. The procurement stage was at the award stage as of 17th October 2025, when the awarding information was published. Dell Corporation Limited has been identified as the supplier for this contract, which holds a value of GBP 11,764.12.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems. Organisations capable of offering similar technological products and services might find this opportunity particularly relevant. This procurement highlights potential advantages for SMEs, given their inclusion as suitable participants in the framework. Although this specific tender was fulfilled via a direct award due to technical reasons limiting competition, it exemplifies how specialised software providers, particularly those who can operate within established frameworks like RM6098, can effectively leverage such procurement processes to expand their market presence and service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licenses and Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This requirement was procured via Direct Award via Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Framework due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Software Licenses and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0847f690-618f-4774-a4d3-624975a54adb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9037e8d8-cef9-465c-a632-67dca34657ea
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,764 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,764 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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