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DDaT25502 - Collaboration Software Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

This notice summarises the awarding of a contract for collaboration software licences by UK Research and Innovation, facilitated through UK Shared Business Services Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with an award announced on 14th November 2025. The contracting process was executed via a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract is planned to start on 20th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 19th November 2026. The location associated with the delivery of this software is Swindon, England, with the postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement method was selective, tailored for SMEs with an award value of £88,186, while the total contract value is £183,060.95.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for SMEs specialising in software development and IT services to connect with public sector projects and expand their portfolio. TribusIT Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Huddersfield, has been awarded the contract to provide these software licences. Businesses that offer competitive and scalable software solutions similar to those required here would be well-positioned to integrate into future procurement processes structured through established frameworks like the G-Cloud 14. The collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Limited can foster strategic growth and networking within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT25502 - Collaboration Software Licences

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Collaboration Software Licences. This has been sourced via G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11b012b3-070b-4304-b022-3f02aa3fabee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c1f1f43-f524-405d-9b69-8e4384e20cda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£183,060 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,186 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2026 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 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

TRIBUSIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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