Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Project and Portfolio management

UK Shared Business Services Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

26 Jun 2026 at 11:32

Award Notice
Award

27 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), involved the acquisition of project and portfolio management software solutions. The contract was awarded via the G Cloud 14 framework, specifically under the reference number RM1557.14. The procurement falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with an overall contract value of £641,094.80. The procurement was conducted using a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 28th September 2027. The award notice was published on 27th October 2025, marking the completion stage of the procurement cycle. The delivery location is Swindon, England, with the postal code SN2 1PL.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those equipped to offer robust project and portfolio management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement landscape, as the suitability criteria specified a preference for SME involvement. Given the nature of the procurement method and the framework used, businesses with prior experience in framework agreements and existing G Cloud listings are likely to have an advantage. Engaging in such public procurement processes can enhance a business’s reputation and open avenues for future collaborations with government bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Project and Portfolio management

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - had a requirement for the provision of project and portfolio management software. This procurement has been concluded via the G Cloud 14 framework with reference number RM1557.14. Contract has been varied to add additional licences at a value of PS11,574.80 exc VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb64a6a8-0630-4570-8bb3-c62e7a2e53b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc74998-33fd-49d8-b021-cd4dbf4e98fa
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
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
£629,520 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£641,094 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 28 Sep 2027 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
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 Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...