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UKSBS DDaT24450 API Management and Consultancy services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) has concluded its procurement process titled "UKSBS DDaT24450 API Management and Consultancy services," classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support with CPV code 72000000. Based in Swindon, England, UK SBS conducted this procurement via a selective method as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement (RM1557.14). The contract, valued at £139,400 excluding VAT, was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Ltd with a contract period from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. Although originally set to conclude at the end of 2025, a contract variation on 26th November 2025 extended it by an additional 12 months. The procurement is at the award stage, with this notice serving as confirmation rather than an invitation for competition.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for firms in the IT industry, particularly those offering API management and consultancy services. Companies experienced in framework agreements and capable of delivering complex IT projects would be strategically suited. The procurement method underscores the potential for SMEs to engage under such contracts, especially those well-versed with public sector IT requirements. This contract, being a part of a high-profile framework, not only strengthens the winning bidder’s portfolio but also enhances credibility and exposure within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS DDaT24450 API Management and Consultancy services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) had a requirement for the provision of API Management and Consultancy services. This Call Off contract has been sources via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). A contract variation took place on 26th November 2025 - to utilise the optional 12-month extension. The total value of this Call-Off Contract remains as PS139,400.00 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6efd524d-8049-42b9-a0d0-da4c0bf1455f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6106d4bb-6b9f-4e97-b782-936eeca569a0
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 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 1UH
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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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