Award

Software License

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, acting as the buying organisation for a Software License related to license management software. This procurement falls under the goods category and was completed through a direct award via the SLRA Lot 4 Framework, classified under CPV code 48218000. The contract, valued at £198,983.79, will be executed by Academia Limited. The contract period commenced on 31st July 2025 and will conclude on 30th July 2028. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is at the award stage as of 8th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing solutions, particularly those capable of providing tailored license management software packages. Companies with the capacity to meet such requirements and those that have access to or are already part of existing framework agreements like SLRA Lot 4 may find competitive advantage here. Although the procurement process is complete, understanding the selection criteria and procurement methods used, such as direct award mechanisms, can provide strategic insights for similar future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable for such opportunities, allowing them access to significant public sector projects and fostering business growth within the software industry sector.

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Notice Title

Software License

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Software License This Call-Off contract has been sourced via Direct Award via SLRA Lot 4 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55a3df25-e254-4893-a46f-88de33c1fb86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6937bc-56bc-4061-a259-331059e0ffff
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
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
£198,983 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,983 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 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 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

ACADEMIA

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