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06 Aug 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) pertains to the provision of a Business Process Modelling Platform. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a classification scheme ID of 48000000. The procurement process was conducted as a mini-competition under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. With the procurement status marked as complete, the contract was awarded on 3rd August 2026, and covers a 12-month period ending on 2nd August 2027. The maximum call-off contract value, excluding VAT, is set at £15,054, with a potential contingency value up to £20,000 for additional IBM Blueworks Live licences. The delivery address is located in Swindon, postal code SN2 1FF, England.

For businesses looking to expand in the software and information systems market, this contract offers opportunities particularly for SMEs, as indicated by the procurement’s suitability criteria favouring such entities. The procurement method of a selective call-off from a framework agreement ensures that businesses with existing frameworks or capabilities have a streamlined path to engagement. Companies that specialise in providing or supporting business process modelling platforms, or those that have expertise with IBM Blueworks Live platforms, may find this contract beneficial. It offers a strategic entry point for businesses aiming to grow their footprint in providing specialised software solutions to public sector organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT26265 - Business process modelling platform

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of a Business Process Modelling Platform. The maximum Call-Off Contract Value for the 12-month Call-Off Contract Term shall not exceed PS15,054.00 excluding VAT. In addition, a non-committed contingency value of up to PS20,000.00 excluding VAT may be utilised at the Buyer's discretion for the purchase of additional IBM Blueworks Live licences during the Call-Off Contract Term. The total maximum Call-Off Contract Value, including the contingency value, shall not exceed PS35,054.00 excluding VAT. This procurement is being concluded following a mini-competition under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7544131f-383e-4de8-b100-8ce88d2bd264
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3935f73-6348-4c89-8160-074f557e7a09
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
SME

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
£15,054 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,054 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20264 days ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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