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DDaT26245 - Cloud Security Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Sep 2026 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited procured a cloud security subscription and associated cloud security services for its business operations. The requirement falls within software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000) and is categorised as goods. The scope includes the provision of cloud security capability and licensing, with the arrangement allowing additional licences to be purchased during the contract term subject to approval. Delivery is associated with UK Shared Business Services Limited in Swindon, England. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It was conducted as a specific requirement under the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services framework, indicating a need for a supplier able to provide software licensing and related consultancy or reseller services alongside cloud security expertise.

This procurement has been awarded following a mini-competition and is complete. The tender submission deadline was 24 July 2026, and the contract was awarded on 24 July 2026 to Softcat plc. The award value is £812,456.30 excluding VAT, following a reduction from the initial contract value of £819,999.10 excluding VAT. A non-committed contingency allowance of £137,543.70 excluding VAT is available for additional licences, subject to approval; the maximum contract value including that allowance is £950,000 excluding VAT. The contract runs from 31 July 2026 to 31 July 2031. The procurement used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically a mini-competition under Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services ITS4052 SU, Lot 4.

This award demonstrates sustained public-sector demand for cloud security subscriptions, software licensing and related reseller or consultancy support within UK Shared Business Services Limited. A credible future competitor would need strong capability in cloud security, access to relevant software licences, and the operational capacity to support a long-term public-sector customer. The requirement also indicates the importance of managing licence provision over the life of an agreement, including approved additions when demand changes. SMEs were considered suitable, so the opportunity is relevant to smaller specialist cyber-security providers, software resellers and consultancy-led suppliers, either independently or through a delivery partnership. Experience of framework call-offs and mini-competitions would help a supplier navigate the purchasing route and present a compliant, competitive response when a comparable requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26245 - Cloud Security Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Shared business Serviced Ltd (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of cloud security services. This procurement is being concluded following a mini-competition under the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services ITS4052 SU - Lot 4 The initial contract value is PS819,999.10 excluding VAT. A variation has been actioned to reduce the value to PS812,456.30 excluding VAT. There is a a non-committed contingency allowance of PS137,543.70 excluding VAT for additional licences that may be purchased during the contract term, subject to approval. The total maximum contract value including the non-committal contingency value shall not exceed PS950,000.00 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-831b0b96-b736-477f-9518-ccc4e5c24035
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6ff9c5-7d97-4d72-bc89-eb5bcfb887d9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£819,999 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£812,456 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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 1FF
Postcode Area
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

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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