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Innovate UK Salesforce Licencing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Nov 2025 at 08:35

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25 Oct 2024 at 08:41

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27 Oct 2023 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for the provision of Salesforce Licencing under the Innovate UK programme. This contract, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems, was executed through a selective procurement method via a Mini Competition under the NHS DWS Framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract's duration spanning from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. The contract's value has been amended to £4,302,898.14 excluding VAT as of the most recent update on 15 April 2026, incorporating variations for additional services.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for large-scale enterprises, particularly those involved in software and information systems, to establish or expand their footprint in supplying such resources to governmental bodies. Although initially selective, the procurement method underscores the necessity for companies with robust frameworks and the capacity to engage in bespoke agreements like those in established frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find openings through subcontracting or collaborative ventures with larger entities engaged in such contracts, fostering growth and diversification in sectors with public sector engagements.

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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.*** ***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 PS4,302,898.14 excluding VAT.***

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
£4,302,898 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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