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DDaT25357 - IBM Blue works

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Sep 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) was for the supply of IBM Blueworks Software under the project titled "DDaT25357 - IBM Blue works". This project, categorised under Information Systems and Servers, was concluded with an award notice, recognising the selective procurement method via the G Cloud 14 framework. The contract period is set from 21st August 2025 to 20th June 2026, with the procurement process entering its award stage as of 11th September 2025. The software is intended for delivery in Swindon, England, postcode SN2 1FF, with an overall contract value of £34,235.95.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying information systems and servers. Such businesses can leverage opportunities like this to bolster their market presence by aligning their offerings with the needs of public sector entities like UK SBS, which often utilise framework agreements for efficient procurement. Although this process was not open for competitive bidding, understanding and engaging with such procurement frameworks can provide valuable insights and pathways for future contracts.

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Notice Title

DDaT25357 - IBM Blue works

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of IBM Blueworks Software, a web-based process and decision modelling platform. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-350d27df-e549-4847-8f84-583d5cb4bfeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0e7b6b-12d2-4eaa-8a35-dad535dc4eef
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,235 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 Jun 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
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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