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Managed Helpdesk Service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for a Managed Helpdesk Service under the G-Cloud 14 Framework. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award, dated 20 March 2026, marks the procurement stage as complete, with the contract commencing on 7 April 2026 and concluding on 6 April 2029. Located in Swindon, England, the contract pertains to systems and technical consultancy services, classified under CPV 72220000, with an estimated value of £111,600. The requirement was for consultancy and technical assistance on a managed service platform, suitable for SMEs, not VCSE entities, with the delivery address designated in postal code NG12 5GG.

This contract award presents opportunities for SMEs specialised in systems and technical consultancy services to contribute innovative solutions within the managed service domain. Businesses possessing expertise in IT consultancy and helpdesk management, particularly those familiar with framework agreements, will find this contract beneficial. FullProxy Ltd, an SME based in Glasgow, has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating the potential for small enterprises to secure substantial government contracts and expand their operations by addressing public sector needs in the domain of managed services.

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Notice Title

Managed Helpdesk Service

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Managed Service Platform - consultancy and technical assistance. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G-Cloud 14 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42abdb08-6f65-4ec3-9a99-94ea0f144a05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfbcef9-cf86-4457-b220-b9bd3491cfe9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 6 Apr 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 1FL
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

FULLPROXY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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