Award

DDaT25566 - Call Cabinet licensing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited involved the provision of Call Cabinet Licensing, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC for a total value of £31,051.74, with the procurement process conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement under the software license resellers agreement Lot 4 (ITS4042SU). Located in Swindon, England, the buying organisation finalised the contract award on 30th January 2026 with a contract period spanning from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, emphasising the completion and activation of the contract.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those engaged in licensing and associated services. The selective procurement approach, tailored to the use of a framework agreement, presents an attractive avenue for established software resellers and SMEs seeking to enhance their market presence. Companies with robust infrastructure and service capabilities in software licensing are well-suited to secure similar opportunities, strengthening their engagement with UK government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

DDaT25566 - Call Cabinet licensing

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Shared Business Service had a requirement for the provision of Call Cabinet Licencing. This procurement has been concluded following a desktop exercise under the Software License Resellers Agreement Lot 4. (ITS4042SU).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-189fb559-f901-4173-b18b-3eae24104bf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f230f3-00fb-489e-9fa8-612900df4aa5
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
£31,051 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,051 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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