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DDaT25272 - UK Companies House and Investment Data

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Apr 2026 at 09:59

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12 Nov 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25272 - UK Companies House and Investment Data" was undertaken by the UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the delivery location specified as postal code SW1A 2EG, London. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from the G Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework Agreement. The award stage is now complete, with the contract active from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2026. There is a built-in contingency and an optional extension which could extend the contract value to £258,813 excluding VAT.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for companies specialising in information systems and software packages. It particularly benefits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) considering its suitability criteria, though the awarded supplier was Business Funding Research Ltd, a large-scale enterprise. Businesses with experience in delivering similar platforms and with capacity to manage call-off contracts would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, especially those interested in working closely with government departments through established framework agreements. The contract’s structure, including optional extensions and contingencies, allows for scalability, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their portfolio of public sector clients.

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Notice Title

DDaT25272 - UK Companies House and Investment Data

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) had a requirement for the provision of UK Companies House and Investment Data platform. This has been sourced via G Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework Agreement. Within the Call-Off Contract there is optional contingency included which allows additional credits to be added. This is for the value of PS15,000.00 excluding VAT. There is also a 12 month optional extension built into the contract at a total cost of PS121,688.00 excluding VAT. The total value this contract including contingency and optional extensions is PS247,313.00 excluding VAT. A call-off contract variation 001 has been implemented, utilising contingency built into the original contract for year 1 of this contract. The current value of the call off contract is now PS120,625.00 excluding VAT. Due to this increase the total maximum value of this call-off contract is now PS258813.00 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fb70b30-29a5-4283-9798-ff97327c3359
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b157e295-699f-49cc-864c-2b05ae838347
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,813 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BUSINESS FUNDING RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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