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UK SBS - DDaT23541 - Website Procurement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed in this notice is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located at Polaris House in Swindon, England. The procurement, titled "UK SBS - DDaT23541 - Website Procurement," falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement process used a selective method, conducting a call-off from the G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement. The value of the contract awarded to Method4 Limited, now acquired by Aspire Systems International Pte Limited, is £63,424.82. The award was made active as of 16th January 2024, with the contract period set from 23rd February 2024 to 22nd February 2027, delivered to a location with postal code SN2 1FL.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and digital services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Such companies can leverage this contract to gain a foothold and expand their services within the public sector through framework agreements like G-Cloud, which provides a streamlined process for IT procurement. Winning a call-off contract can bolster a firm's credentials and offer visibility to other potential public and private sector clients, facilitating further growth and opportunities in the competitive IT services market.

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Notice Title

UK SBS - DDaT23541 - Website Procurement

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services had a requirement for the provision of a new Website Host Procurement. This Call Off contract has been sourced via the G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13). Method4 Limited has been acquired by Aspire Systems International Pte Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-872e2382-f4e3-40c8-b585-8f97a1e92215
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f5c202-ded4-4ee3-ad1d-76df3a6ad460
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

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
£63,424 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,424 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2024 - 22 Feb 2027 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

METHOD4

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