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DDaT25509 - Enterprise E-Learning Licenses

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) involves the awarding of a contract for enterprise e-learning licences. This was carried out through a direct award under Lot 4 of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework. Classified under the industry category of software package and information systems, the procurement reached the award stage with the announcement made on 18th December 2025. The contract is valued at £19,887.84 and will run from 6th January 2026 to 5th January 2028. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, England, with the delivery location specified as postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having concluded on 12th December 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the software industry, particularly those specialising in enterprise licensing solutions. The successful supplier, Academia Limited, a large-scale business, has been selected for its expertise in providing comprehensive e-learning software solutions. The procurement process, utilising a framework agreement, serves as an advantageous avenue for established suppliers specialising in software and information systems to engage with major governmental bodies like UKRI. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector market can leverage such opportunities by ensuring alignment with specified frameworks, thereby enhancing their procurement positions in similar future undertakings.

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Notice Title

DDaT25509 - Enterprise E-Learning Licenses

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of enterprise e-learning licenses. This Call Off contract has been sourced via direct award to the top ranked supplier under Lot 4 of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d319dc48-0899-4f86-bb29-cd8f31fbcb07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8711a04e-5ace-487b-b926-727434d70587
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,887 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,887 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2028 1-2 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 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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