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SmartBear - Zephyr Enterprise Subscription Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

19 Dec 2024 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of SmartBear - Zephyr Enterprise subscription licences under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. This award notice pertains to a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold) and is classified under CPV code 48000000. The procurement procedure started with a tender closing on 25 November 2024, and the contract is set to start on 31 December 2024, ending on 30 December 2025. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, England, and specific delivery requirements are to the postcode SN2 1PL. The total contract value is GBP 23,525.40, and it was awarded to the supplier Softcat plc, reflecting an active award stage as of 26 November 2024.

This tender can provide substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By securing a contract to supply subscription licences for SmartBear - Zephyr Enterprise, businesses can enhance their portfolio in the software package and information systems industry. The competitive quotation procedure used suggests that even SMEs with competitive pricing and quality services could participate effectively. Companies specialising in software solutions, specifically within the domain of enterprise subscription licences, would find this procurement a fitting opportunity to expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities to large public entities such as the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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Notice Title

SmartBear - Zephyr Enterprise Subscription Licences

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) ) had a requirement for the provision of SmartBear - Zephyr Enterprise subscription licence. This procurement has been concluded via competitive quotation procedure (below threshold)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec5077ca-1ced-40a6-b824-6ef3e6b3290e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1d059b-b9c1-4048-af92-2d0cbdc0f39f
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
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
£23,525 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2024 - 30 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
DDaTProcurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

SOFTCAT

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