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DDaT25448 - Discovery of UKRI Off system funding

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Nov 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, located at Polaris House, Swindon, as the buying organisation. It pertains to the project titled "DDaT25448 - Discovery of UKRI Off system funding", focusing on software integration consultancy services. The contract is a Call-off from the DDaT21501 - Agile IT Services Framework. The tender process initially concluded with its tender period ending on 22nd October 2025, and the procurement is now in the award stage, with the contract awarded to LA International Computer Consultants Ltd on 17th November 2025. This contract, valued at £71,118.06 GBP, spans from 17th November 2025 to 27th March 2026, with services to be delivered in Swindon, England (Postal Code: SN2 1FL). The tender applied a selective procurement method and is specifically aimed at service provision.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating within the software integration consultancy industry, particularly those capable of delivering agile IT services within framework agreements. SMEs are considered suitable candidates for such tenders, although this specific contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, LA International Computer Consultants Ltd. Participating in similar tenders can foster business growth by securing government contracts that provide steady work over defined periods, stimulating both reputation and financial standing in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT25448 - Discovery of UKRI Off system funding

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 Discovery of UKRI Off system funding. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a further competition exercise under the DDaT21501 - Agile IT Services Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d39cba3-4b9b-4bc5-819a-591aa8eb2a62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e0b738-5337-48cd-96ff-8dc2d5588c9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,118 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 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
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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