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Harness Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Feb 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has recently concluded an award within the Software Package and Information Systems industry category, under the title "Harness Licences." The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement, specifically RM1557.14. This award notice is related to a contract addressing Continuous Integration, Cloud Cost Management, and Security Testing, with a contractual period from 18th March 2025 to 31st March 2026. Located in Swindon, England, this award notice has been marked complete, with the procurement stage signifying a concluded award update. Additionally, Contract Variation 001 has activated an optional 12-month extension, impacting the overall timeline.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses particularly those in the software and information systems sector. The tender is particularly advantageous for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who may align well with the specified requirements of the call-off. While the procurement is not suitable for Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), larger companies such as the supplier, Computacenter (UK) Ltd, have traditionally experienced success with such agreements. The total contract value amounting to £231,915.48 underscores significant business potential, especially for firms capable of delivering robust and innovative IT solutions in cloud services and security testing. This framework provides a strategic platform for businesses aiming to expand their client base within governmental and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Harness Licences

Notice Description

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation, Innovate UK had a requirement for Continuous Integration, Cloud Cost Management and Security Testing too. This procurement is being concluded as a Call -Off from the G-Cloud 14 framework, RM1557.14. Contract Variation 001 was raised in line with the original contract to activate the optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17049380-3e4b-445f-824a-ff477a153390
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00394e6e-e2cd-49f1-8c66-5b094e3a57d8
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
£216,177 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,915 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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