Award

Internet access/services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

08 Sep 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, completed the procurement process for providing Internet access and services under a Direct Award through the Network Services 3 (RM6116) Framework. The award notice, published on 8th September 2025, confirms the conclusion of the procurement process, which progressed through selective tender methodology. The contract, valued at £34,128, commenced on 25th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 24th August 2028. The procurement pertains to the industry category of Internet and intranet software packages, with the delivery address in Swindon, postal code SN2 1FL.

This tender offers opportunities for SMEs, as the procurement process explicitly considers their suitability. Businesses specialising in providing high-quality Internet and intranet services can particularly benefit from future opportunities in similar framework agreements. As the contract was awarded to a large supplier, British Telecom Plc, smaller enterprises with innovative solutions and competitive pricing might position themselves advantageously for upcoming contracts under similar frameworks by leveraging their agility and adaptability.

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Notice Title

Internet access/services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of a Internet Access/Services. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct Award on the Network Services 3 (RM6116) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd4df4d0-39e1-40a8-8d0e-0a1a2aa0e752
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5239576e-f075-40de-a72d-75bd0c5f3af5
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,128 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,128 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2028 3-4 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 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

BRITISH TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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