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DDaT25369 UKSBS Software Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT25369 UKSBS Software Licences" was conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited for the supply of Adobe Licences, under the industry category of Software package and information systems. Located in Swindon, England, this tender was executed through a Direct Award procedure under a call-off from the SLRA framework. With the procurement stage labeled as Award, the contract was awarded to Academia Ltd, starting on 19th August 2025 and concluding on 18th August 2026. The total value of the contract was £27,381.89, and the buying organisation is particularly focused on ensuring opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in software licenses and systems. Companies similar to Academia Ltd, which operates on a large scale and possesses the capability to deliver complex software solutions, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The strategic approach to sourcing via established framework agreements allows businesses with relevant expertise to streamline participation in procurement processes, encouraging growth and expanding their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT25369 UKSBS Software Licences

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Adobe Licences. This Call Off contract has been sources via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier under SLRA framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6125402b-92af-4740-b330-9f6372e5382c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c5b6c0-0a1c-4f4d-8291-c09ebb986e01
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,381 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,381 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 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
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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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