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DDaT25040 - Gov Forms Builder

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Jan 2026 at 10:31

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14 Aug 2025 at 09:20

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02 May 2025 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25040 - Gov Forms Builder" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. The contract falls under the IT services industry category, encompassing consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from the G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. Located in Swindon, England, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the final contract value amounting to £260,127.50. The contract was active from 29th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. A contract variation was included on 29th July 2025 to enhance service delivery, with key milestones targeted by 31st August 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation, reflecting the buyer’s emphasis on supporting such organisations. By participating in this contract, companies can expand their service offerings and expertise, particularly in digital service building and testing. Govforms Limited was awarded the contract, suggesting that businesses with similar capacities in providing Gov Forms Building solutions and frameworks are well-positioned to compete in this procurement landscape and seize further opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25040 - Gov Forms Builder

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Gov Forms Builder. This has been sourced via G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. A value contract variation 001 took place on 29th July 2025 - to provide 2 additional use cases to be delivered by Govforms for MRC OSF by Sunday, 31st August 2025, utilisting the Govforms Digital Service Builder. A value only contract variation 002 has been added to this contract to provide testing resource and expertise by Govforms platform to support testing of SDP services. The value of this is PS57,021.00 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa59061c-374d-4b65-8f24-5e01b8fe082c
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
£178,674 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,127 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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

GOVFORMS

Further Information

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