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DDaT25025 - DataDog

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Mar 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) issued an award notice for the provision of DataDog Licences under the procurement title "DDaT25025 - DataDog". The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, facilitated this procurement process via a direct award on the SLRA Lot 4 Framework. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and serves the location of Swindon, with the delivery address postcode SN2 1FL in England. Key dates include the tender period's end on 19 March 2025 and the start and end dates of the contract from 11 April 2025 to 10 April 2026. This tender follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from an existing framework agreement and has a value of £73,420.44.

This award presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of providing licences and related services. With a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this contract is ideal for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector software domain. The contract duration of one year offers a steady partnership with the UKRI, potentially leading to further opportunities based on performance. Companies like Academia Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplify the kinds of businesses well-suited to compete for such opportunities, highlighting the potential for SMEs to secure significant public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

DDaT25025 - DataDog

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of DataDog Licences. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award on the SLRA Lot 4 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8055cfa-f374-48ad-bea3-ff7808f053a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b67b382-cc36-42b7-b3fc-b35b259640c1
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
SME

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
£73,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 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

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