Award

Strategic software subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for a strategic software subscription, handled by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The contract, classified under the software package and information systems category, was awarded via a below threshold competitive quotation procurement method, ensuring a targeted selection process. The contract was officially awarded on 21st January 2025, with the service set to commence on 1st March 2025 and span until 31st March 2026. The delivery location for this procurement is in Swindon, England, with the total contract value at £14,700 GBP.

This strategic software subscription offers robust growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software services and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders given the procurement's suitability criteria. The competitive quotation method highlights opportunities for companies able to provide highly specialised services at competitive rates, making this an ideal tender for niche software providers aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Strategic software subscription

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Strategic software subscription. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac718578-9c14-43ca-a928-51ad796dac38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1facc4-afb2-4a61-996d-d2ee82c8ca39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£14,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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

SHORTHAND

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