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Multi-cloud and Virtualization Software Licence

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "Multi-cloud and Virtualization Software Licence," with an award notice issued on the 19th of February 2026. The procurement aimed to secure a software package in the industry category of Software package and information systems, specifically for the postal code area OX11 0QX in England. This selective tender was fulfilled through a Call-off from the KCS Framework, marking the completion stage of the procurement. The contract period commences on the 3rd of April 2026 and ends on the 2nd of May 2027, valued at £10,029.32 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth in the software and information systems sector. It is particularly suited for SMEs that can provide competitive solutions in multi-cloud and virtualization services. Large enterprises, such as Phoenix Software Ltd, the winning supplier, can reflect on the procurement method used, leveraging framework agreements like KCS to enhance their offerings. This procurement exercise highlights the possibilities for strategic partnerships and placements in the technology-driven sectors of public procurement. Moreover, businesses aiming to expand their presence within the UK, particularly near Oxford, may find valuable leads from such contracts.

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Notice Title

Multi-cloud and Virtualization Software Licence

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Multi-cloud and Virtualization Software Licence. This Call Off contract has been sourced via the KCS Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1586fe4-7d19-43a8-b994-e8aaca9f1655
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eee31de-3b05-4606-b440-4604ea03075f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£10,029 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,029 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2027 1-2 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
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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