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DDaT25248 - Communication Platform Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Nov 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited for the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. The title of the contract is "DDaT25248 - Communication Platform Licences," and it falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement process has reached the award stage with a status of completion. The tender was for a selective procurement method, delivered via a call-off from the G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The contract period commenced on 22nd October 2025 and will conclude on 21st October 2026. The location related to the procurement is in England, with postal code SW1A 2EG. The award has been valued at £57,735 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to supply communication platform licences. Given the procurement method of using a framework agreement, businesses that are already part of the G Cloud 14 Framework or can offer related software solutions could see growth by engaging in similar tenders. The buyer organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, is focused on consolidating software services, creating an advantage for businesses capable of delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative software solutions. The awarded supplier, XMA Limited, which is an SME, indicates that smaller businesses have significant potential to win such contracts.

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Notice Title

DDaT25248 - Communication Platform Licences

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Department for Energy Security &Net Zero had a requirement for the provision of Communication Platform Licences . there is contingency built into the contract to purchase additional licenses for the value of PS42,265 ex VAT. This has been sourced via G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd697723-74d6-4bc4-bfa2-3c2d66fbec14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689da105-2bd4-4c6d-94dd-be1732b1e459
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
£57,735 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,735 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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