Award

DDaT24017 - Read&Write literacy support tool

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

16 Jan 2024 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED recently awarded a contract for the provision of Subscription Licenses under the title "DDaT24017 - Read&Write literacy support tool" to TEXTHELP LTD. The procurement process was conducted as a single tender action and concluded with a contract worth £20,564.50. The contract period is from 17th February 2024 to 17th February 2025, with a tender end date of 15th January 2024. The buying organisation is UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED located in SWINDON, England. The procurement falls under the services category.

This awarded contract for Subscription Licenses presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing such services. Businesses in the software or subscription services industry would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The direct procurement method used for this contract can be an efficient pathway for SMEs looking to access public procurement opportunities. The awarded contract indicates a preference for SME suppliers, highlighting a potential growth avenue for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT24017 - Read&Write literacy support tool

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Subscription Licenses, This procurement is being concluded as a single tender action (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76e4f3b3-63cb-4930-b497-b8595b357a2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0a7e4b-0108-49cf-9b93-9eb356e8945d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,564 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,564 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2024 - 17 Feb 2025 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

TEXTHELP

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