Award

DDaT24599 - Text help - read write

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has announced the award of a procurement contract titled "DDaT24599 - Text help - read write" within the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV ID: 48000000). This award notice pertains to the completion stage of a competitive quotation procedure, for a requirement concerning the provision of a Read&Write Enterprise License. The contract, valued at £22,620.95, will run from 17 February 2025 to 17 February 2026, with the initial tender period concluding on 15 January 2025. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a below-threshold competitive quotation process.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the software nature of the tender, businesses specialising in software development, and enterprise-grade software solutions would find this opportunity highly favourable. The contract awarded to Texthelp Ltd, a known SME, underscores the suitability for smaller enterprises that can offer innovative and tailored software packages and support services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT24599 - Text help - read write

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Read&Write Enterprise License, This has been sourced via a Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93bfe70c-48b3-4b30-81cc-780c9bbc27cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd16d41-72a0-478c-89ea-a675ce409b0b
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£22,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2026 1-2 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

TEXTHELP

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