Award

Harness Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Feb 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, Innovate UK, has concluded a procurement process for continuous integration, cloud cost management, and security testing through a Call-Off from the G-Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). The procurement, titled "Harness Licences," falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV 48000000). The contract, valued at £216,177.58, was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Ltd. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract period starting on 18th March 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procuring entity, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, is based in Swindon, England (SN21FL).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focused on continuous integration, cloud cost management, and security testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged as they are deemed suitable for this procurement. Engaging in this procurement could allow businesses to secure a steady revenue stream and establish their credibility by working with a high-profile public sector client like UK Research and Innovation. The selective procurement method, executed under a framework agreement, ensures that only qualified suppliers like Computacenter (UK) Ltd. were considered, ensuring a competitive yet streamlined process.

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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.

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
£108,088 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years 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 2026 1-2 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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