Award

Box subscriptions and licenses

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process for Box subscriptions and licenses. The procurement, classified under subscription services (CPV 79980000), was carried out through a below-threshold competitive quotation method. The contract, worth GBP 10,000, was awarded to Box.com (UK) Ltd on 21 January 2025, with the contract period spanning from 4 February 2025 to 3 February 2026. The primary location associated with the delivery is NG12 5GG in England.

The tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies in the tech and software sectors, especially those offering subscription-based models, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities. This award clearly demonstrates the potential for similar future procurement needs, offering a path for business expansion through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Box subscriptions and licenses

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Box subscriptions and linceses. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de23f342-7f10-4abd-af6e-dd892153645c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913cad18-5856-4336-be20-281e6374a992
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 3 Feb 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 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

BOX.COM (UK

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