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Ribbon SBC 2025 Renewal

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

06 May 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by the UK Health Security Agency, involves the renewal of Ribbon SBC 2025, falling under the software package and information systems industry category. Located in London, with delivery addresses extending across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, this contract was in the award stage as of 6th May 2025. With a total value of £16,004, the procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 7th April 2025, while the contract commenced on 8th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for firms specialising in information systems and software packages to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Although the procurement's suitability did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in delivering software and information solutions could have enhanced their portfolios by securing this contract. Freedom Communications (U.K.) Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Dorset, was awarded the contract, demonstrating that businesses of this scale, with the necessary technical expertise, are well-positioned to compete successfully in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Ribbon SBC 2025 Renewal

Notice Description

Ribbon SBC 2025 Renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09a1c88e-761c-4a68-aa00-7d7e4624cbc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d23b32ba-3bc5-4b7a-9f10-d2ffdd6adfa9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£16,004 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,004 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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 HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEDOM COMMUNICATIONS (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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