Award

Storage System Expansion and Support Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the public procurement process for "Storage System Expansion and Support Services" in the industry category of Industry specific software package. This procurement was conducted under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Reference - SBS10510, following Procurement Contracts Regulations 2015. The process was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. A contract has been awarded, with XMA Limited being named the supplier. The contract period extends from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027, with a total contract value of £290,545.62 excluding VAT. The location associated with this contract is OX11 0QX, and the award was published on 12 February 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software package solutions and computer-related professional services, particularly those capable of delivering advanced storage system expansion and support. SMEs can find potential growth by competing in such procurements, although the nature of this particular tender was a direct award and therefore not open for competition. The buyer, UK Shared Business Services Limited, requires dependable technology solutions, creating potential prospects for businesses that have the expertise to fulfil such contracts efficiently and effectively within the specified timeframe.

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Notice Title

Storage System Expansion and Support Services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Storage System Expansion and Support Services. This has been sourced via Direct Award against the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Reference - SBS10510 under Procurement Contracts Regulations 2015. The initial 1 year Call-Off Contract Term PS290,545.62 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd7a5c46-446e-433f-8a8c-a0ef042f9fe0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183f0cbc-f1a9-4e58-a222-ef9af1297e01
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

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48820000 - Servers

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,545 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,545 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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