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UKSBS DDaT23220 The provision of technical consultancy support services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Apr 2026 at 09:55

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13 Nov 2025 at 13:53

Award

20 Jul 2023 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) maintains a contract under the NHS DWS framework for technical consultancy support services. This tender involves modifications to the original agreement, reflecting the award to Softcat plc. Initially drafted for a duration of 24 months, the contract has undergone variations extending its timeline to 2nd July 2027. The procurement method is selective, executed through a framework agreement calling off process. The services fall within the IT category, encompassing consulting, software development, and internet support, with delivery linked to Swindon, England. The present stage of the procurement is an award update, captured on 15th April 2026, highlighting adjustments made to the contract’s financial and temporal bounds.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the IT sector, particularly those adept at offering consultancy and software development services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable contenders for this contract. With a significant budget allocation of up to £4,500,000 and extension potentials, businesses specializing in technical consultancy can leverage this engagement to expand their footprint in public sector collaborations. The framework agreement method ensures a streamlined participation process, making it conducive for entities that have previously engaged with NHS DWS frameworks or similar selective procurement competitions.

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Notice Title

UKSBS DDaT23220 The provision of technical consultancy support services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services had a requirement for the provision of technical consultancy support services. This call-off contract has been sourced via a further competition under the NHS DWS framework (SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411) The contract set up is initial 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 month subject to requirement and budgetary approval. Variation 001 has been implemented to extend the initial end date of the contract to 2nd December 2025. This is a time only extension with no value attached. Variation 002 has been implemented to utilise the optional PS1,500,000.00 excluding VAT value that was included within the original contract. The end date of the contract has also been adjusted to reflect the original optional extension end date of 2nd July 2026. Variation 003 has been implemented to extend the initial end date of the contract to 2nd July 2027. This is a time only extension with no value attached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df0f3835-5358-4b7e-a35c-8c1579156b9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad66072-411a-44cc-9acb-50b080ece350
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2023 - 2 Jul 2027 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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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