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DDaT25487 - Storage Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process titled "DDaT25487 - Storage Subscription," under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." Located in Swindon, England, the contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, with the procurement method being a call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510) Framework Agreement. The tender period concluded on 12th January 2026, with the contract starting on 14th January 2026 and running until 12th January 2029. This award notice confirms the contract valued at £103,287.85, highlighting it as an active award stage of the procurement journey.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs, as the procurement process was suited for such enterprises. The framework agreement approach underscores efficiency and potential ongoing collaboration, making it attractive for businesses specialising in software solutions and support services. Companies looking to expand into public sector contracts, especially in subscription-based software and storage solutions, would find contracts like this an excellent step towards reinforcing their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

DDaT25487 - Storage Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Storage Subscription and Support. This has been sourced via direct award on NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510) Framework Agreement. The contract includes a 5 year support period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bcba9d7-eb1d-44d5-a5c3-34b5e0437c10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8d8c0c-239c-478d-8567-4761ad59c232
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,287 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,287 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2029 2-3 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 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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