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DDaT26031 - Load Balancing Software Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Jul 2026 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DDaT26031 - Load Balancing Software Licences" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, a prominent organisation based in Swindon, England. This process falls under the "Software package and information systems" category within the goods sector. The procurement was completed through a selective method as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). The contract, valued at £73,424.79, aims to supply software licences with a contractual period starting on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. Although the procurement stage is now at the award phase with the awarding notice published on 28th July 2026, the tender itself concluded on 23rd July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software deployment and IT solutions. Despite the contract being awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited, businesses of varying scales, particularly SMEs given the stated suitability, can benefit from participating in similar tenders facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. Engaging with such tenders allows businesses to enhance their profile, establish lasting partnerships within the public sector, and secure stable revenue streams. Businesses with expertise in cloud solutions and software distribution would find such opportunities especially suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26031 - Load Balancing Software Licences

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services Ltd had a requirement for the supply of Load Balancing Software Licences. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e09a0152-cbcf-488c-8ac6-2f29b4b42d08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44049cc0-b575-4482-9908-452da6a79c85
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
£73,424 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,424 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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