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DDaT25423 UKRI Cloud-based collaboration and Communication platform

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the UK Shared Business Services Limited, has completed the procurement process for a Cloud-based collaboration and Communication platform, with the awarding of the contract to XMA Ltd. This tender, under the classification "Software package and information systems," falls within the industry category of goods. The procurement was conducted via a selective approach as a Call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework. Located in Swindon, England, the contract spans from 6th December 2025 to 5th December 2026, with a total contract value of £27,000. The award was officially published on 27th November 2025.

This tender provides unique opportunities for businesses specializing in software and information systems. Being a contract suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it encourages competition among smaller businesses capable of delivering such specialised software solutions. Companies proficient in providing cloud-based platforms and communication tools are well-positioned to benefit from these public procurement opportunities, allowing them not only to grow but to gain precedence in future tenders under similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

DDaT25423 UKRI Cloud-based collaboration and Communication platform

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Cloud-based collaboration and Communication platform. This Call Off contract has been sources via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9383e68f-2817-4296-a0b4-4d1360a72331
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7c2c16-5fff-47d9-8939-c24dead7c7f8
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
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2026 6-12 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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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