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DDaT25491 - Software and Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract labelled 'DDaT25491 - Software and Support' has reached the award stage, with UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation. This contract, in the software package and information systems industry category, is based in Swindon, England, with the supplier being Kainos Software Limited. The contract was awarded via a selective procurement method as a call-off from the NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 framework agreement. The procurement was valued at £573,750 and covers a contract period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, including provisions for two optional 12-month extensions. The tender process began with the tender period ending on 20th February 2026, and the award notice was published on 19th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the software and information systems sector. Large companies similar to Kainos Software Limited have the potential to provide competitive offerings in such specialised services. The procurement process favoured selective tendering, indicating the importance of quality and reliability in the selection criteria. While this specific contract has been awarded, the use of a framework agreement like NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 highlights future opportunities for similar engagements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this tender, paving paths for SMEs to explore opportunities in forthcoming endeavours facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited and similar bodies.

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Notice Title

DDaT25491 - Software and Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Software and Support. This has been sourced via direct award on NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 (SBS10256) The contract includes provisions for 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a157c2fa-b6fa-44be-ad2a-7c2dd2354b36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98312841-dcf4-4c6a-bf36-ca64ace15349
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£573,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£573,750 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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 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

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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