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PS26085 - IT Cost Review

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Jul 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "PS26085 - IT Cost Review," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) via UK Shared Business Services Limited. This process falls under the IT services industry category and took place in Swindon, England, at postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement stage is an award, concluded on 30th July 2026, for a contract carried out through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under the CCS MCF4 Framework. The total contract value is £48,840, and the work was completed between 7th July and 4th September 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services such as consulting and software development, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in government contracts facilitated through framework agreements. The awarded supplier, Bramble Hub Limited, an SME itself, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to compete in such opportunities. This scenario underscores the potential for growth among SMEs in securing government contracts within the technology and innovation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26085 - IT Cost Review

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the CCS MCF4 Framework Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an IT cost review

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73210f2b-c97e-4e24-98c7-fe50301a57a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73817fc4-8937-4aea-8537-dd37c671f112
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
SME

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
£48,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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
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

BRAMBLE HUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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