Award

Software Licenses

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Nov 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has completed a procurement process titled "Software Licenses" under the industry category of License management software package (CPV 48218000). This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the ITS4042 - SLRA Framework - Lot 2A. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 21st November 2025, with a contract valid from 28th November 2025 to 27th November 2028. The software licenses are to be delivered to the location identified by the postal code SN2 1FL. The total contract value is £308,378.40 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses engaged in the supply of license management software, due to the significant contract value and extended contract period. While the award has been made to Academia Limited, a large supplier, the use of a framework agreement indicates potential future opportunities for SMEs to be involved in similar tenders. Companies with expertise in software supply and a track record in providing services to entities like UK Research and Innovation would find themselves well-positioned for such opportunities. The focus on engagement through established frameworks underscores the potential for recurring business for capable suppliers.

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Notice Title

Software Licenses

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Software Licenses. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct Award against the ITS4042 - SLRA Framework - Lot 2A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7bbf996-3ecd-404f-a026-b067e4daf020
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6657ddd-70e0-4c41-8ac1-2c48fcd5ea5b
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£308,378 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£308,378 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2028 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
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

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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