Award

Workstation licenses

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

09 Oct 2024 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process to secure workstation licences for UK Research and Innovation. This award, classified under the subscription services industry (CPV 79980000), utilises a below-threshold competitive quotation method. The procurement began with the tender period ending on 1 October 2024, followed by the contract starting on 2 October 2024 and set to conclude on 5 February 2025. The total value of the contract awarded to Softcat plc amounts to £11,880. The delivery location for these services is specified as OX11 0QX.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations providing subscription-based services to engage in similar contracts. Businesses with a focus on IT solutions, particularly those that can offer cost-effective licensing options, will find this type of procurement process advantageous for establishing and expanding their market presence within governmental and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Workstation licenses

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Workstation licenses. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-911806ba-fe4f-4c4a-a773-ca94acfc649d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72977e31-988c-4a53-bf56-dd4560ba5407
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 5 Feb 2025 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
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867000

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

SOFTCAT

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