Award

Az Guardian Managed service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

17 Feb 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the Az Guardian Managed service, classified under the License Management Software Package industry (CPV 48218000). The procurement, managed by UK Research and Innovation, utilised a below threshold competitive quotation method. The award was officially made on 22 January 2025, with Phoenix Software Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £10,800, covers a period from 1 March 2025 to 29 February 2028. The service will be delivered to NG12 5GG, and the process has been marked as completed.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the software management industry, particularly those specialising in license management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had the chance to compete in this below threshold procurement, fostering growth through public sector partnerships. Such opportunities are well-suited for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts, as they offer stable, long-term business prospects.

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Notice Title

Az Guardian Managed service

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Az Guardian Managed service. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51effce9-8160-4099-8d73-3f1e418fa157
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7f7fc7-ae69-4a3c-8251-6fe4df000877
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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