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DDaT24336 - IBM Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Scale S&S

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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17 Sep 2024 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited focused on acquiring IBM Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Scale S&S, specifically classified under the license management software package (CPV code 48218000). Located in Swindon, England (SN2 1FF), the buying organisation completed this process through a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold), aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The total contract value amounts to GBP 18,910, with a procurement method labelled as 'limited'. The tender period concluded on 3rd September 2024, and the contract will run from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025. An award was made to R-Com Consulting Limited, marking this as an active procurement award on 11th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing solutions, particularly SMEs capable of providing robust and scalable software management tools. The competitive quotation procedure levelled the playing field for smaller entities, encouraging market growth and entry for innovative providers. Businesses involved in IT service provision, software development, and IT consultancy would find this type of tender particularly beneficial as it opens channels to collaborate with high-profile government research organisations, thereby enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT24336 - IBM Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Scale S&S

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of IBM Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Scale S&S. This has been sourced via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9afa0423-c7bc-469d-90e6-1243eb3ce9be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58033f9e-5344-453e-9880-b407f10ffbf1
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,910 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 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 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

R-COM CONSULTING

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