Award

Sigma Plot License Subcription Renewals

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

25 Sep 2024 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has conducted a procurement process titled "Sigma Plot License Subscription Renewals" within the license management software package industry. This award notice outlines the renewal of software licenses for UK Research and Innovation, procured via a below threshold competitive quotation. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the contract awarded on 24th September 2024. The contract period begins on 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st January 2025, with a total contract value of £10,999. The primary delivery location is Swindon, England.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the software licensing and management sector, especially SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement process, executed through a limited competitive quotation method, suggests competitive yet accessible entry points for smaller businesses. Companies providing robust, scalable license management solutions could significantly benefit from similar opportunities to supply essential software tools to UK Research and Innovation and other public sector organisations. Grafiti Ltd, the awarded supplier, indicating that businesses of substantial size are also competitive in this market.

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Notice Title

Sigma Plot License Subcription Renewals

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Sigma Plot License Subcription Renewals. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5ed6fac-dc69-4c2f-ad5f-8ddb7bb60465
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa96a9f5-8123-4c32-a06c-804a0b4bb140
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 30 days
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
callum.moloney@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GRAFITI

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