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Software Support & Licenses

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Nov 2025 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a contract titled "Software Support & Licenses" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. It pertains to the industry category of license management software packages and is located in England, specifically at Polaris House, Swindon, postcode SN2 1FL. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement (RM1557.14). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 14 November 2025. The contract commenced on 3 November 2025 and will conclude on 2 November 2026. It has a total value of £62,000, and the supplier is Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in software licenses and support, particularly those that can offer robust license management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract beneficial, given its suitability criteria for SMEs but not for Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's engagement through the G Cloud framework might encourage competitive pricing and innovation, providing an excellent platform for SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially strengthen their presence in the government procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Support & Licenses

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services had a requirement for the supply of Software Licenses and Support. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8935f62d-ad64-4a18-8566-a6fecacc0af0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9f46d75-d5e2-4db7-a1d3-57247f9574e2
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 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 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

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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