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Development Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Sep 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concerns the acquisition of Development Licences and is targeted within the software development services sector, specifically focusing on license management. Located in Swindon, England, the process follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Software Licence Resellers Agreement framework. The awarding of the contract was completed on 24 September 2025, and it entails a service delivery period beginning on 8 November 2025 and concluding on 1 May 2028, with the contract valued at £85,755.29.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those equipped to provide sophisticated license management solutions. Given the contract's alignment and suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), companies within this category may find substantial growth potential by engaging in such contracts. Opportunities are presented for businesses that are capable of working within established framework agreements and those with expertise in the public sector, notably in collaborating and fulfilling contracts efficiently and within designated timelines. The award to Academia Ltd exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure pivotal roles in delivering crucial public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Development Licences

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of Development Licences. This procurement is being concluded following a Call Off from the Framework Agreement: Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) ITS4042 SU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b53c41b-d5aa-45c8-9649-06120f2d8b64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172948b6-ea39-4e9f-a3f6-1e7182fec750
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,755 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2025 - 1 May 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

ACADEMIA

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