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DDaT25279 - Data Security and Governance Orchestration Platform

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Aug 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Data Security and Governance Orchestration Platform" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This contract, valued at £104,867.05 excluding VAT after variations, was awarded to OCF Limited following a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework. The process, classified under the software package and information systems category, was completed with the contract starting on 8th August 2025 and ending on 7th August 2026. The platform will be delivered to an address in Swindon, England (postal code SN2 1FL).

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of software and information systems, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process is open to such entities. The call-off framework method allows businesses already on the G Cloud 14 framework to capitalize on existing procurement certifications, streamlining the process and providing a competitive platform to secure government contracts. Such opportunities are ideal for companies specializing in data security, governance platforms, and with capabilities in deploying web infrastructure as highlighted by additional service requirements in the variations of the contract.

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Notice Title

DDaT25279 - Data Security and Governance Orchestration 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 a Data Security and Governance Orchestration Platform. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14) The value of this contract is a maximum of PS92,235.47 excluding VAT. Variation 001 has been implemented to increase the initial contract value by PS11,673.15 excluding VAT for the addition of services to cover the installation and deployment of web infrastructure for the Data Security and Governance Orchestration Platform. This is a value only extension with no extended time. Variation 002 has been implemented, to increase the initial contract value by PS958.43 excluding VAT for the addition of services to cover the installation and deployment of web infrastructure for the Data Security and Governance Orchestration Platform. This is a value only extension with no extended time. Both of these variations have been implemented against Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - 72, 1, b, ii, The total value of this contract with the variations is PS104,867.05 ex VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98bceb58-5cd2-4ac7-8b08-859d0f5a6518
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f37e3750-d77f-41fa-95a0-4095d8480b53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£92,235 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,867 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 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 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

OCF

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