Award

QMS software

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, represented by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), has awarded a contract for the procurement of QMS software under a below-threshold competitive quotation. The award notice, dated 12 February 2025, marks the completion of the tender process. Classified under the software package and information systems category, the contract carries a value of £19,530.84 and will cover the period from 10 February 2025 to 9 February 2028. This procurement relates to the locality of W12 0NN in England. The procurement method used was limited, specifically through competitive quotation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with public sector clients and expand their market reach. Companies involved in providing software packages and information systems, particularly those that offer QMS solutions, will find this type of contract advantageous. The success of Scilife NV, an SME based in Belgium, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to compete effectively in such procurements. This contract underscores the commitment to inclusive and competitive bidding processes, creating a level playing field for various business sizes and types to participate.

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Notice Title

QMS software

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a QMS software . This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2f77ec6-f8b9-45c5-81bf-395b9f6cb4c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68fd933a-ce98-4692-9e74-fb4c9f1ab020
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£19,530 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,530 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

SCILIFE

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