Award

Ask AI

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

Open in ChatGPT
OpenAI's assistant
Open in Claude
Anthropic's assistant
Open in Perplexity
Answer engine, cites sources
Open in Google AI Mode
Google's AI search
View Markdown
Share

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Email
Send a link by email
WhatsApp
Share in a WhatsApp chat
LinkedIn
Post to your network
Microsoft Teams
Share to a Teams chat

UK SBS DDaT22596 External Video Platform Integration

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

17 Jun 2026 at 11:41

Award Notice
Award

18 Aug 2023 at 17:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "UK SBS DDaT22596 External Video Platform Integration" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited located in Swindon, England. This procurement, classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), was conducted through a call-off contract from the CCS framework, Spark DPS RM6094. The awarded contract began on 14th August 2023 and is set to end on 13th August 2026, with a recent variation confirming an optional extension until 13th August 2027. The procurement method used was selective, allowing the contract to be awarded during the award stage. The total value of the award amounts to £785,000, with Pitchtape, Inc from New York, USA, serving as the supplier.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software package and information systems, as the project accommodates enterprises of varying scales. Companies experienced in integrating external video platforms would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts under frameworks like CCS, enhancing their profile and industry footprint. The call-off nature of this procurement indicates a preference for suppliers who can adapt to framework agreements, thereby fostering long-term business relationships. SMEs, in particular, could benefit from engaging in these frameworks due to the potential for repeated business interactions and project scalability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS DDaT22596 External Video Platform Integration

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of External Video Platform and Integration. This call-off contract has been sourced via a further competition under the CCS framework Spark DPS RM6094. This contract has been set with initial 3 year with 2 optional extension of 12 month each. ***A variation 001 has been carried out to exercise the first optional extension year that is in accordance with the Call-Off Contract***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab33eee1-a8a1-410b-965a-bb5c525e2c0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d453de64-ab77-441b-9893-c61c6edc4647
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
£610,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£785,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 13 Aug 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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 1UH
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

PITCHTAPE

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ab33eee1-a8a1-410b-965a-bb5c525e2c0c-2026-06-17T12:41:38+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-17T12:41:38+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ab33eee1-a8a1-410b-965a-bb5c525e2c0c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "DDaT22596",
        "title": "UK SBS DDaT22596 External Video Platform Integration",
        "description": "***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of External Video Platform and Integration. This call-off contract has been sourced via a further competition under the CCS framework Spark DPS RM6094. This contract has been set with initial 3 year with 2 optional extension of 12 month each. ***A variation 001 has been carried out to exercise the first optional extension year that is in accordance with the Call-Off Contract***",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SN2 1FL"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SN2 1FL"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 610000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-05-15T14:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-08-14T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-08-13T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
            "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House,North Star Avenue",
                "locality": "SWINDON",
                "postalCode": "SN21UH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "DDaT Procurement",
                "email": "ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk",
                "telephone": "01793 867000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-255830",
            "name": "Pitchtape, Inc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Pitchtape, Inc"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "225 West 34th Street, Floor 9 New York United States of America 10122"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
        "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ab33eee1-a8a1-410b-965a-bb5c525e2c0c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2023-08-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2023-08-18T18:58:19+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 785000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-255830",
                    "name": "Pitchtape, Inc"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-08-14T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-08-13T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d453de64-ab77-441b-9893-c61c6edc4647",
                    "datePublished": "2023-08-18T18:58:19+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2026-06-17T12:41:38+01:00"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "contractSigned",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2407088b-27dc-4d2b-a9de-d4bff91f32a8",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}