Award

DDaT25299 - Software Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process concluded with an award for the contract titled "DDaT25299 - Software Subscription," managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls within the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and is located in Swindon, England (postal code SN2 1FL). The procurement, following a selective method through a Call-off from Lot 5 of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework, was in the award stage as of 14th August 2025, with the contract period running from 13th August 2025 to 12th August 2026. The total value of the contract is £58,953.39.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Academia Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for this tender. The framework agreement approach facilitates competitive participation for businesses familiar with the UK's public sector software procurement landscape, promoting business development within the technology industry.

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Notice Title

DDaT25299 - Software Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Call Off from Lot 5 of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework Agreement. Purchase order for a Software Subscription for UKRI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e31b245c-12d8-4c7c-99bb-b5d0b8a1f80a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b2c1c9f-9a68-448b-bfa6-1102a684618f
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
£58,953 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,953 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 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
Not specified

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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