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UK SBS - DDaT23179 - Simpler and Better Funding (SBF) DOS

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "UK SBS - DDaT23179 - Simpler and Better Funding (SBF) DOS". The contract is aimed at providing IT services, specifically technical development to deliver The Funding Service (TFS) through Public Beta and into Live. The project falls under the industry category of IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a CPV classification of 72000000. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from the CCS RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes Framework Agreement, Lot 1 Digital Outcomes. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract running from 30th June 2023 to 30th June 2025. Notably, variations were made to extend the contract and amend specific aspects. The work will take place in Swindon, SN2 1FF, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specializing in IT consulting and software development. As the procurement method was selective, businesses that can offer detailed, tailored IT solutions will find this an advantageous contract to pursue. The contract, valued at over £8 million, offers a substantial revenue opportunity. Networthnet Limited T/A Worth Internet Systems, an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for smaller enterprises to win significant contracts in this industry. Businesses well-suited for similar tenders should have robust technical capabilities and experience working within framework agreements for digital outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS - DDaT23179 - Simpler and Better Funding (SBF) DOS

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of technical development services to deliver The Funding Service (TFS) through Public Beta and in to Live. The procurement has been concluded via a Call-Off against the CCS RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes Framework Agreement - Lot 1 Digital Outcomes. Variation 001 was to amend the content of SOW 1. Variation 002 was to extend the contract until 30th June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed707b3b-bf88-4440-aea9-20780429171e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d680961c-e7b1-4e80-a24e-68b4dfb04994
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,472,350 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

NETWORTHNET LIMITED T/A WORTH INTERNET SYSTEMS

Further Information

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