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DDaT25117 - AI Security Platform

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Apr 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the provision of an AI Security Platform, with the procurement concluding through the G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract has been awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited for a total value of £389,968.01. The main procurement category is software package and information systems, classified under the CPV code 48000000. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with services to be delivered at a location with postal code SN2 1FL, in Swindon, England.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses focusing on the software and information systems sector, particularly those with capabilities in AI security. The selective procurement method and call-off from a framework agreement indicate an emphasis on engaging suppliers with proven expertise and capacity to deliver specialised solutions. SMEs are deemed suitable for such contracts, potentially opening the door for small to medium-sized enterprises to expand their market presence and contribute to public sector digital infrastructure projects. Bytes Software Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the calibre of competition and scope for business growth through such contracts.

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Notice Title

DDaT25117 - AI Security Platform

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of an AI Security Platform. This procurement is being concluded under the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2778bd9-beb6-446e-96a4-fa78d0b84117
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd505c01-e764-41b5-8062-192536c31758
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£389,968 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£389,968 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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