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DDaT24585 - BGS F5 Partner Support Requirement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the provision of IT services under the project titled "DDaT24585 - BGS F5 Partner Support Requirement." Classified under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000), this contract focuses on supporting British Geological Survey's F5 infrastructure. The procurement process has reached the award stage with a contract value of £47,445.48. The key dates include the tender period end date of 31 January 2025, the award date on 12 February 2025, and the contract period starting from 21 March 2025 and ending on 20 March 2026. The services are to be delivered in NG12 5GG, England.

This tender presents robust opportunities for business growth, particularly for IT service firms capable of providing specialised support in F5 infrastructure management. As the procurement method was a competitive quotation below the threshold, it is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which could offer competitive solutions. The awarded company, Softcat PLC, indicates that large-scale firms with extensive IT service capabilities also stand a significant chance of securing such contracts. This competitive environment encourages improvement and diversification in business offerings, thereby fostering innovation and business expansion within the IT services sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT24585 - BGS F5 Partner Support Requirement

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of BGS F5 Partner Support. This has been sourced via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcdccdbb-5169-4e79-96eb-aba15ee4aea0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d7d11f-3858-41e6-8f88-988e58d821f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£47,445 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,445 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 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
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867005

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

SOFTCAT

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