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e-mail communications platform

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Feb 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an e-mail communications platform, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, falls under the Software package and information systems industry category. The procurement was executed using a selective method via a Call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). Based in Swindon, the project is for the UK Research and Innovation, with a contract valued at £38,670. This awarding stage notice (published on 12 February 2025) marks the completion of the tender, which spanned from its end date on 9 February 2025, culminating in a contract period starting on 31 March 2025 and ending on 30 March 2028. The delivery location identified is EH14 4AP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in software and information systems. Businesses possessing robust capabilities in providing e-mail communication platforms are particularly well-suited to pursue similar opportunities through framework agreements like the G Cloud framework, which streamline the procurement process and present recurring opportunities. The successful supplier, Granicus-Firmstep Ltd, based in London, exemplifies the type of qualified SME that could thrive by levering such contracts.

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Notice Title

e-mail communications platform

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for an e-mail communications platform. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0edd34d9-4bd5-4371-af90-c02d50741acb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b605556-7e0d-4470-94cd-d573345ea2f1
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
SME, VCSE
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
£38,670 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,670 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 3-4 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 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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

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