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DDaT26181 - Platform Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

08 Apr 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process for the Platform Subscription under the title "DDaT26181 - Platform Subscription." The buying organisation is situated in Swindon, England, with the industry category focusing on software packages and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The award stage of the procurement was completed, and the official award was made on 2nd April 2026. The contract, valued at £300,000, will run from 7th April 2026 to 6th April 2027, with an optional 12-month extension. This selective procurement was carried out via a call-off from the G Cloud 14 Framework, highlighting the strategic approach of sourcing through established frameworks.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of delivering comprehensive platform subscription services. Fomtech Limited, acting as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business that is well-suited for such contracts through their ability to meet the specified requirements. The tender caters to businesses eager to expand in the technological services arena within the UK, leveraging framework agreements for streamlined engagements with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

DDaT26181 - Platform Subscription

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 Platform subscription. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14). The Contract includes optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-219cf1ea-37c0-45ce-816d-14c87cc34704
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49eb80a-218f-4495-8a5f-cd40d4f35e37
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 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

FOMTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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