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Innovate UK Salesforce Licencing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Innovate UK Salesforce Licencing" project was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, identified by the CPV code 48000000. The procurement was executed through a selective method using a Call-off from the NHS DWS Framework agreement, indicating the use of a pre-existing framework for tender selection. The contract commenced on 1st November 2023 and is scheduled to complete on 31st October 2026, focusing on delivery to the area around Swindon, England (Postal Code: SN2 1FL). The tender stage is complete with the total contract value reaching £4,269,038.23, excluding VAT, following a contract variation for additional services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises that specialise in software package provision and have the capability to manage substantial contracts. Although the procurement was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced in handling and fulfilling framework agreements and those capable of delivering comprehensive software licensing solutions are well-suited to such opportunities. Participating in similar framework agreements can enhance business visibility and credibility within the public sector, paving the way for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovate UK Salesforce Licencing

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 Salesforce Licencing. This has been sourced via a Mini Competition under the NHS DWS Framework agreement and awarded to Softcat PLC. ***This requirement has had a variation for additional services. By amending this Call-Off Contract this will bring the total value of this Call-Off Contract to PS4,269,038.23 excluding VAT.***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-add36937-809d-4433-b80a-0a82a501e681
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4566a7-84d7-4a8d-842e-ff1fe7b85341
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
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,269,038 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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