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DDaT23521 - WorkSmart AMS Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Jan 2024 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has successfully completed the procurement process titled "DDaT23521 - WorkSmart AMS Support," categorised under IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement, handled through a selective method by calling off from the Framework RM6194 - Back Office Software, resulted in an award to Kainos WorkSmart Limited. This contract was published as an award notice on 28th January 2026, following the initial award on 18th December 2023. The contract, valued at £475,412, covers a period from 1st January 2024 to 1st March 2026. The services will be delivered to the location with postal code SN2 1FF in Swindon, England.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development support. With a focus on SME suitability, it encourages smaller enterprises to engage with large-scale procurement frameworks. Companies adept in managing framework agreements and providing robust IT support systems stand to benefit significantly, leveraging such opportunities to expand their market presence and establish or enhance collaborations within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT23521 - WorkSmart AMS Support

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for he provision of WorkSmart AMS Support. This Call Off contract has been sourced via the Framework RM6194 - Back Office Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3456ab68-6506-4ad8-b477-53350198fe09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d254f37-eb6b-4f95-98f3-8da8951f03a4
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,412 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£475,412 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

KAINOS WORKSMART

Further Information

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