Award

Storage Protection Renewal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Storage Protection Renewal" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. This procurement, which falls under the Software package and information systems industry category, was executed near Swindon, England. The process utilized a limited procurement method, specifically through a Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold), indicating that it was below the value threshold for a more extensive competitive process. The tender was in the award stage, with the award notice published on 3rd October 2025. The tender period concluded on 25th September 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st October 2025 until 30th September 2026, with a total contract value of £18,196.40.

This tender represents a business opportunity particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement's focus on renewing storage protection solutions within the information systems sector. Companies with expertise in software packages and information systems, particularly those experienced in providing storage renewal services, would find this tender fitting for their capabilities. Though this specific opportunity has been awarded, understanding the procurement method and criteria used by UKRI can assist businesses in preparing for future tenders of similar nature, enabling growth by aligning their offerings with public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Storage Protection Renewal

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Storage Protection Renewal. This procurement has been concluded via Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-198ced08-13bd-402a-b4ff-3960c4c02056
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30842cf1-1cff-4fbe-b112-ef4ed4cf545d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£18,196 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,196 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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 1UH
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

R-COM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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