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DDaT24295 - govDelivery Email Marketing Tool

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the "DDaT24295 - govDelivery Email Marketing Tool" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for UK Research and Innovation. The procurement aimed to secure a software package and information system service, classified under CPV code 48000000. The opportunity, specifically targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs), was part of the CCS G-Cloud 13 framework and organised through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with Granicus-Firmstep Limited being the contracted supplier. The contract initially covers the period from 26th September 2024 to 25th September 2025, with a recent extension taking the end date to 25th September 2026. Important locations include Polaris House in Swindon (postcode SN2 1FF), highlighting a centralised government procurement operation.

This tender provides notable opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, especially those capable of delivering cutting-edge email marketing solutions. Particularly, SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement approach aligns with opportunities fit for smaller-scale service providers, offering a chance to engage in government contracts and expand market reach. The award underlines a successful model for businesses capable of delivering robust digital services within a structured framework, thereby presenting a valuable growth avenue in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT24295 - govDelivery Email Marketing Tool

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of a govDelivery Email Marketing Tool. This procurement is being concluded under the CCS G-Cloud 13 (RM1557.13) framework. A time and value contract variation took place on 2nd September 2025 - to utilise the optional 12-month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04acac9b-15ff-4e83-8df7-cbe28a425802
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,994 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,215 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2026 1-2 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 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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

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