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DDaT25355 - Security Software Consultancy Requirement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "DDaT25355 - Security Software Consultancy Requirement" has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of software consultancy services (CPV 72266000) and serves the location with postal code SN2 1FL in England. The procurement stage is currently at the award update, as indicated by the latest entry dated 7 April 2026. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework. The contract period commenced on 16 December 2025 and is set to conclude on 25 May 2028. Initially valued at £30,750 excluding VAT, the contract contains contingencies allowing growth up to £120,000. A variation has increased the contract value to £60,750 as of the latest update.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of providing specialised software consultancy services. Companies in the sector of security software consultancy and those with experience in handling framework-based call-off contracts would find this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Given the provision for an increased contract value, successful firms could leverage further opportunities within the project's scope over the contracted duration. The procurement method signifies a well-defined engagement, making it particularly suited for businesses accustomed to direct awards under a framework, positioning them for potential additional responsibilities as the project progresses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25355 - Security Software Consultancy Requirement

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Security Software Consultancy. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct Award against the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework - SBS10510. This contract has been awarded at PS30,750.00 excluding VAT however there is contingency included within the contract for the contract to increase up to a maximum value of PS120,000.00 excluding VAT. A contract variation 001 for the value of PS30,000.00 excluding VAT has been put in place which utilises part of the optional contingency embedded within the call-off contract. The current contract value is PS60,750.00 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb8426fd-7ffc-4045-aa68-4f6ae4d725fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9b9765-9307-4a7f-a506-4ba7b78d8968
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 25 May 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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