Award

Premier Subscription/License Renewal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

25 Sep 2024 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for the renewal of a Premier Service Subscription/License involving licensing management software. The industry category is goods, specifically for a license management software package (CPV 48218000). The procurement was concluded via a below-threshold competitive quotation and has been granted to Wolfram Research Europe Ltd. The contract period commences on 26 September 2024 and runs until 25 September 2025. The delivery location is Oxfordshire with postal code OX11 0QX, and the total contract value is £14,159.70 GBP. This award falls within the Award stage of the procurement process, with the award notice published on 25 September 2024.

This tender offers a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software licenses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, which were considered suitable for this procurement. The limited procurement method used, such as competitive quotation, indicates market opportunities for businesses adept at providing specific technological solutions within competitive pricing brackets. Companies with expertise in license management software packages would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities, offering them a chance to secure contracts and bolster their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Premier Subscription/License Renewal

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Premier Service Subscription/License renewal. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a43c28b-9e13-4dbe-86f5-8c2920f207f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40816789-542e-4704-8358-61a866c1b024
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,159 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,159 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2025 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

WOLFRAM RESEARCH EUROPE

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