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DDaT24091 - Linux Software Maintenance

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Feb 2024 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - UKRI has awarded a contract for the provision of Linux Software Maintenance to Gaussian Inc. The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold), with a total contract value of £14,680.70. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2025, and the tender period ended on 14th February 2024. The buying organisation is UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, based in Swindon, England.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the software package and information systems industry category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses interested in providing Linux Software Maintenance services should consider engaging with UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED for potential future opportunities within the procurement stage of the contract.

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Notice Title

DDaT24091 - Linux Software Maintenance

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Linux Software Maintenance , This has been sourced via a single tender action (below threshold)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0108644-8ec1-4444-9925-ed719d96e45e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b841ae-c88c-460c-9269-96a16ee56887
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£14,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
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 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

GAUSSIAN

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