Award

OSPQ Solution

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

14 Jan 2025 at 08:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for an OSPQ Solution under a below-threshold competitive quotation process. This procurement falls under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000) and will be carried out by Ceox Services Ltd. The contract, valued at £20,000, commenced on 13 January 2025 and will continue until 12 January 2026. The procurement was finalised in Swindon, England, and the award was published on 14 January 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services within the public sector technology market. The nature of the project, focusing on software solutions, makes it suitable for IT and software development firms. The procurement method, a limited and competitive quotation, indicates an accessible entry point for smaller businesses eager to secure government contracts and build their portfolio in the tech industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OSPQ Solution

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a OSPQ Solution . This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdba28fa-1770-49a2-a13d-47c05c12398f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985be2a1-8185-4116-9957-d1860df078fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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 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

CEOX SERVICES

Further Information

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