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DDaT26070 - Prepay vouchers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Apr 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT26070 - Prepay vouchers" initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has reached the award stage. This contract, with the classification of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV 48000000), is located at postal code OX11 0QX, England. The process was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) framework. The contract period commenced on 31 March 2026 and will conclude on 30 March 2029, with a total contract value of £250,000. The award was made to Strategic Blue Services Limited on 31 March 2026, and the award notice was published on 9 April 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those capable of providing pre-payment voucher solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in similar frameworks due to the suitability emphasis indicated in the procurement details. This contract underlines the potential for growth and collaboration with government entities via established frameworks like G-Cloud, which streamline the procurement process and create accessibility for a broad range of vendors. Businesses specialising in digital payment systems, cloud solutions, and financial technology services would find this category advantageous for showcasing their innovative solutions and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

DDaT26070 - Prepay vouchers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Pre-Payment Vouchers. This procurement is being concluded under the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78b54773-7c76-49e5-8687-6b6a9e3128de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed3fcdf-afe0-4e1c-ae65-b65c5bd441b0
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 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 1FL
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

STRATEGIC BLUE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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