Award

PDF viewing and editing software

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) relates to the award of a contract for PDF viewing and editing software. Specifically, this contract was sourced via a Direct Award procedure aligned with the SLRA framework. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). This award status contract, valued at £21,065.04, was officially completed on 1st September 2025. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with delivery focused on the location associated with postal code SN21FL in England. The procurement method was selectively sourced as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its procurement suitability criteria. The contract provides a year's engagement within the public sector, promoting potential growth and reputation enhancement for the selected provider, Academia Limited. Businesses with expertise in software and information systems are well-suited to fulfil such requirements, leveraging framework agreements to streamline and simplify procurement processes. The involvement with UKSBS further underscores the potential for building robust relationships and gaining valuable public sector experience.

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Notice Title

PDF viewing and editing software

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of PDF viewing and editing software. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure in line with the SLRA framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70db8e8f-1d08-4cda-9752-4d1b4d53e509
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebcb28b-bd32-4d22-8d6a-60890a72173a
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
£21,065 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,065 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 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
DDat Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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