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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, titled "DDaT26377 - Financial Records Archive Environment," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. It falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and is designated with the CPV code 48000000. Located in Swindon, England, this procurement was structured as a call-off from the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services ITS4052 SU Framework Agreement using a selective procurement method. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract value amounting to £26,718.75. The tender period concluded on 23rd July 2026, and the contract will be active from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2027. The award date was 24th July 2026, with the award notice subsequently published on 27th July 2026.

This tender process presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, demonstrating the selective procurement method's emphasis on encouraging smaller businesses. With a focus on providing financial records archiving solutions, businesses with expertise in information systems and experience in servicing through framework agreements could find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio and strengthening their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT26377 - Financial Records Archive Environment

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services Ltd had a requirement for the provision of a Financial Records Archive Environment. This Call Off contract has been concluded via a Desktop Exercise against the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services ITS4052 SU Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a40cd920-bd59-4494-ae76-c5e8c4611223
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faa8c98e-f696-4605-896a-59f441935679
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
£26,718 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,718 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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