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UKRI DDaT26136 Mobile Device Management Software

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Mobile Device Management Software has been completed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through UK Shared Business Services Limited, the buying organisation located in Swindon, England. The procurement falls under the CPV industry category of software packages and information systems. The awarded contract, valued at £69,540 GBP, was attained via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract validity extends from 5th March 2026 until 4th March 2029. The award, announced on 6th March 2026, utilised a Direct Award procedure from the Software Licence Resellers Agreement Framework Lot4, directly contracting Academia Ltd, a large-scale supplier.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. The awarded contract was directly procured from a pre-existing framework, highlighting the advantageous position of firms already included within such agreements. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are recognised for suitability in such contracts, suggesting pathways for these entities to expand their market presence by engaging with similar procurement frameworks in future tenders. Given the completion of this procurement, businesses notably aligned with technological software solutions could potentially leverage this precedent to enhance their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI DDaT26136 Mobile Device Management Software

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Mobile Device Management Software. This Call Off contract has been sources via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier under Software Licence Resellers Agreement(SLRA) Framework Lot4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33b6ff0d-d1ef-4c4d-83e0-9f78c7509c6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d83bbfbe-6259-4444-a63d-83ae293d46f6
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
£69,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 3-4 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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