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DDaT24521 - Market Research report platform subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves a contract for a Market Research report platform subscription under the title "DDaT24521." This project falls within the industry category of Software package and information systems, specifically located in Swindon, England, with the postal code SN2 1FL. The process has progressed to the Award stage, having been completed with a contract period from 17 December 2024 to 28 February 2026. The most recent update to the award was made on 19 December 2025. Originally procured through a competitive quotation procedure below the threshold, the contract value is noted at £19,250 excluding VAT, after a recent variation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly for SMEs, given the explicit suitability for such enterprises. The procurement method, a competitive quotation, favours businesses with competitive pricing and service innovation capabilities. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio by securing a relationship with major government bodies, in this case, aligned with UK Research and Innovation. Business entities like IBS World, the supplier awarded in this process, would benefit significantly from engaging in similar opportunities by offering robust service solutions tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT24521 - Market Research report platform subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Market Research report platform subscription. This has been sourced via a Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold). Variation 001 has been conducted to extend the contract until 28/02/2026 at a value of PS1,750 exc VAT making the overall contract value PS19,250 exc VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f76798c-88fd-4986-88ce-0b077be4d779
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724dffb9-aeef-4727-9943-5dee10ac03c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 1-2 years
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 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

IBS WORLD

Further Information

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