Award

Slack Pro Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

11 Dec 2024 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract to Salesforce UK Ltd for a Slack Pro subscription service. This procurement falls under the 'Subscription services' industry category and was executed via a below-threshold competitive quotation. The contracting authority is UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The procurement stage is the award stage, with the contract officially starting on 6 December 2024 and concluding on 5 December 2025. The total contract value is £12,420. This tender, issued in Swindon (postcode SN2 1PL), was categorised under limited procurement methods due to its below-threshold value.

This tender presents various growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), catering to the subscription services industry. Businesses specialising in digital communication and collaboration tools, especially those focused on providing efficient subscription management, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in such tenders not only enhances credibility but also opens up potential avenues for long-term partnerships with governmental agencies, fostering sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Slack Pro Subscription

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Slack Pro subscription. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea59d0ae-0a7a-4e53-abc7-f55e1b8799c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14720dca-8928-4e19-a22b-618f9098a70e
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SALESFORCE

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