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PS26085 - IT Cost Review

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Jul 2026 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation required an IT cost review service. The work falls within IT services, including consulting, software development, internet and support, and is classified under CPV 72000000. UK Shared Business Services Limited acted as the buying organisation for the requirement, with delivery associated with its Swindon operation. The requirement concerns creating an IT cost review rather than supplying a general IT support service or software product. It is therefore relevant to consultancies and specialist IT service providers able to assess technology costs, examine IT spending and produce a structured review for a research and innovation organisation. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it potentially relevant to smaller specialist consultancies with the required cost-analysis and IT advisory capability.

This completed procurement was awarded through a selective call-off from the CCS MCF4 Framework, using a direct award route rather than an open competition. The award was made to Bramble Hub Limited on 7 July 2026 for £48,840, including the stated contract value. The contract runs from 7 July 2026 to 4 September 2026. The tender submission deadline was 6 July 2026. UK Shared Business Services Limited managed the procurement, with the requirement relating to UK Research and Innovation. The award is active and the tender is complete. The evaluation basis and award decision were made within the framework call-off and direct-award process. The procurement has one IT cost review requirement and one awarded supplier; no separate lots are identified.

For competitors, this award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist IT cost review work within the UK Research and Innovation environment, procured by UK Shared Business Services through a central government framework. A credible future supplier would need practical IT consultancy expertise, including the ability to understand complex technology estates, analyse expenditure and cost drivers, identify opportunities for efficiency, and present clear findings to public-sector stakeholders. Experience of producing evidence-based reviews and recommendations would be relevant, as would the capacity to deliver a focused consultancy assignment rather than ongoing operational support. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs, so a smaller specialist consultancy could be well placed where it can demonstrate strong IT cost analysis, clear reporting and the ability to work through the relevant framework route.

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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
7 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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