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UKSBS DDaT24402 DevOps Managed Service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the provision of DevOps Managed Services under the title "UKSBS DDaT24402 DevOps Managed Service". This award notice pertains to IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. Located in Swindon, England, the contract underwent an award update phase on 13th March 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement via the G Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) framework. The contract commenced on 31st January 2025 and has been extended to conclude on 29th May 2026, with the variation following against PCR Reg 72 (c) i, ii, iii. Initially valued at £917,000, the contract now holds a total value of £1,407,500, with an additional £410,500 added for contingency purposes.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs in the IT services sector, promoting business growth by supporting digital transformation and infrastructure management. Companies specialising in DevOps, software consultancy, and internet services stand to benefit from such contracts. The procurement has been awarded to COOLSPIRiT Ltd, indicating successful competition for an SME well-suited for such managed service projects. Firms of similar calibre looking to engage with public procurement may find this contract is an exemplary project highlighting the potential for expansion within the government's IT framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS DDaT24402 DevOps Managed Service

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of DevOps Managed Services. This Call Off contract has been sources via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14) A variation has been put in place to utilise the PS80,000,00 excluding VAT for contingency within the contract. An additional PS410,500.00 excluding VAT has also been added and the end date of the contract is now 29th May 2026. This has been put in place against PCR Reg 72 (c) i,ii,iii. The current value of the contract is PS1,407,500.00 excluding VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c935fdda-0235-4205-a97f-7230abd0ac2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5934c7-4300-420e-a00a-39a0604e9a3d
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£917,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,407,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 29 May 2026 1-2 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

COOLSPIRIT

Further Information

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