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DDaT25355 - Security Software Consultancy Requirement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Dec 2025 at 16:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, facilitated through UK Shared Business Services Limited, focused on a Security Software Consultancy Requirement under the industry category of software consultancy services. This was conducted as a direct award from the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework. Situated in Swindon, England (SN2 1FL), the procurement reached its award stage on 18th December 2025, following tender completion on 11th December 2025. The contract, valued initially at £30,750 and potentially rising to £120,000 excluding VAT, is active from 16th December 2025 to 25th May 2028. This selective procurement, using a call-off method from a framework agreement, supports engaging established suppliers like Phoenix Software Ltd to enhance security consultancy services.

This award provides substantial business growth opportunities, specifically for firms capable of delivering security software consultancy. Companies with expertise in software services and those able to leverage existing frameworks effectively stand to benefit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. With the focus on consultancy services and a contingency for increasing service scope and value, this contract creates avenues for sustained partnerships and service expansion within the UK's thriving tech environment.

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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 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

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
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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
£30,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 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
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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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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