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GSS25237 - Strategic Marketing and Digital Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Jul 2025 at 07:26

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has successfully awarded the contract titled "GSS25237 - Strategic Marketing and Digital Services" in the industry category of web page editing software development services, with additional focus on sales, marketing, and business intelligence software development. The procurement process operated under a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system specifically RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, commenced on 16th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 15th July 2027. MC2 Manchester Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been designated as the supplier for this completed contract, covering locations across the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity, now at the award stage, highlights the potential for small to medium enterprises specialising in marketing and digital services to capitalise on demand from public bodies like the UKRI STFC. By collaborating with strategic partners on digital and marketing projects, businesses can access significant growth prospects, particularly those with expertise in user experience design, content creation, and web security. Firms offering comprehensive web services that include legacy system migration, modern digital interfaces, and compliance with accessibility standards are particularly well-suited to engage in such public sector tenders, thereby enhancing their market footprint and reinforcing their portfolios within the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25237 - Strategic Marketing and Digital Services

Notice Description

**This is an Awarded Contract, Not a Call for Competition. This requirement has been awarded against RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS** UKRI STFC STFC had a requirement for a partner to be part of its external web provision service for its scientific departments. This will be a combination of migrating legacy SharePoint hosted sites and new greenfield projects Overall Requirement The STFC requires a partner to work in partnership with internal web team, for user requirements, strategic positioning, UX design, and content creation and population to achieve public entity externally-facing website requirements. These will include: * Accessibility that conforms with modern requirements and Government standards. * Access security that conforms with modern requirements and Government standards. A modern user experience supported by integrated tools and features, and streamlined processes. * The hosting provision is managed by an internal team on a cloud-based provider. Key Capabilities/Benefits Needed * Providing comprehensive relevant information about the Council's activities, (goals, projects, and events). * Providing support and responsive to content authors and web service users. * Ensuring that all devices used to support our services are regularly updated with the latest security patches and undergo routine maintenance to safeguard our data * Making information accessible to all public citizens. * Facilitating stakeholder interaction and collaboration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9465de9-b276-4db9-ab51-c7322b930749
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2027 1-2 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
Corporate Services and Projects
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

MC2 MANCHESTER

Further Information

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