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DDaT25320 - Digital Communications Platform

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

09 Oct 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DDaT25320 - Digital Communications Platform" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a buyer located in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, identified by the CPV code 48000000. The procurement was in the award stage as of 9th October 2025, with the tender period ending on 30th September 2025. The contract was awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited, starting from 1st October 2025 and continuing until 29th September 2028. This procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the ICT sector, particularly those specialising in software and information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this type of procurement particularly accessible due to the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. The awarded contract's value of £21,534 and its long duration suggest a stable partnership with potential for ongoing collaboration, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their government sector portfolio. Companies equipped to deliver robust digital communications solutions should see this as a beneficial opportunity to secure a reputable contract with a prominent public sector buyer.

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Notice Title

DDaT25320 - Digital Communications Platform

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of a Digital Communications Platform. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcaf81c1-e097-439d-a6f5-5ebc1660f51f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb715cfc-d0bb-4af7-9fdf-7d6f915d9d72
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
£21,534 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,534 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 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
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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