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DDaT25052 - External Auth tool

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

12 May 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, relates to the acquisition of an External Auth Tool for UK Research and Innovation. The procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, has been completed as per the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract, valued at £179,073.52, was awarded to Somerford Associates Limited and spans from 16th April 2025 to 15th April 2026. This notice serves as an award announcement and is not a call for competition. Key entities involved are located in Swindon, England, and the procurement process, concluded as of 12th May 2025, was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in government procurement and expand their business, particularly those involved in the tech and software development sectors. Companies similar to Somerford Associates Limited, which have a strong understanding of software packages and information systems, and are familiar with operating within framework agreements like G-Cloud, are especially well-suited to compete in such processes. This procurement highlights the potential for SMEs to secure significant contracts through selective engagement with established frameworks.

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Notice Title

DDaT25052 - External Auth tool

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of an External Auth Tool. This Call Off contract has been sourced via the G-Cloud 14 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-803280ea-3c48-4fa6-806d-5407f67b5d4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b74fbc-40b4-4127-8abd-a4626b6c4fa6
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
£179,073 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,073 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOMERFORD ASSOCIATES

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