Award

Contract management system

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, conducted a tender process under the framework of G Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) for a Contract management system, as part of their procurement of software packages and information systems. The procurement, classified under CPV code 48000000, concluded with an award notice on 27th October 2025. The contract, valued at £64,752, was awarded to Thinkproject UK Ltd, an SME based in Gloucester. The procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective method. The contract period commenced on 30th September 2025 and is set to end on 29th September 2026, with services delivered to the postcode OX11 0QX.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, especially those classified as SMEs, to engage in public contracts via framework agreements. Companies that specialise in delivering comprehensive contract management solutions and have a strategic interest in expanding their public sector portfolio stand to benefit significantly. Such contracts not only provide financial returns but also enhance business credibility and visibility in competitive markets.

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Notice Title

Contract management system

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of a Contract management system. This procurement has been concluded via the G Cloud 14 framework with reference number RM1557.14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8ecdf0b-9700-4c58-8e2c-9a1551825c69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6061c2c6-fc07-4074-96b8-34632c462faf
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
£64,752 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,752 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 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
DDaTProcurement
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

THINKPROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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