Award

Internal Communications Platform

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Aug 2025 at 14:08

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10 Sep 2024 at 07:32

Award

13 Oct 2022 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Internal Communications Platform" has been managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems' with a CPV code of 48000000. The award notice was updated on 5th August 2025, reflecting an increased contract value of £157,056, excluding VAT, following a direct award through the G-Cloud12 Framework agreement. The procurement method used is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is now complete, with the contract running from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2026, targeting the region identified by the postal code SN2 1PL.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable, as per the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies similar to E-SEARCH Designated Activity Company, acknowledged as the supplier, could benefit by leveraging their expertise in large-scale software deployment to secure comparable contracts. Such procurement opportunities could foster business growth for software developers and IT consultancies focusing on providing integrated communication platforms through governmental framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Internal Communications Platform

Notice Description

DDaT22332 ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of an Internal Communications Platform. This has been sourced via a Direct Award via the G-Cloud12 Framework agreement. Variation001 conducted and the contract value has been increased to PS157,056.00 exc VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8eca8beb-4503-44bd-b280-a47f631784f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74926508-e51b-4b67-9a5c-54558e3d1fe6
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
£209,556 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,556 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 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

E-SEARCH DESIGNATED ACTIVITY

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