Award

DDaT26046 - Technology Platform Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Technology Platform Subscription has concluded with an award under the SUPS Software Licence Resellers Agreement framework, Lot 4. This tender is overseen by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The contracting process is classified under "Software package and information systems" and falls within the services category. The direct award was completed using a selective procurement method via a framework agreement call-off. The contract period spans from 22 March 2026 to 21 March 2027, with the award process deemed complete as of 1 April 2026. Academia Limited has been selected as the supplier for this tender, valued at £101,095.52.

This award notice presents growth opportunities for businesses within the technology and software services sector, particularly those specialising in software packages and information systems. There is potential for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with similar frameworks and agreements, given the suitability considerations. Businesses that can deliver high-quality software solutions may find other similar procurement exercises beneficial for expansion and development, as frameworks like the SLRA provide avenues to secure contracts efficiently.

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Notice Title

DDaT26046 - Technology Platform Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the SUPS Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework, Lot 4. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Technology Platform Subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c74b6e55-a07e-475e-934b-bf4afcb528c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b8faae-a386-4d7b-90fe-44163334ed34
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£101,095 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,095 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 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 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

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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