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UKSBS DDaT25457 Cloud Kolla-Ansible Migration Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Nov 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the Cloud Kolla-Ansible Migration Support project, titled "UKSBS DDaT25457 Cloud Kolla-Ansible Migration Support." This contract falls under the IT services industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 20th November 2025. The contract was drawn from a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework, with the contract period running from 21st November 2025 to 31st March 2026, and valued at £29,516.

This award provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services industry. The procurement was tailored to meet SME suitability, indicating a favourable environment for similar businesses to compete. OCF Limited, who secured the award, demonstrates the engagement potential for capable service providers in consulting, software development, and support services, matching their scale and operational capabilities. For businesses aiming to expand in IT service provision, this contract reflects the potential for strategic collaborations within established frameworks like the G Cloud.

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Notice Title

UKSBS DDaT25457 Cloud Kolla-Ansible Migration Support

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Cloud Kolla-Ansible Migration Support. This has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2c97120-6917-4381-b7f2-c30ce22bb40a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6adca8c4-9568-4055-89a9-5a8acd75bb2b
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
£29,516 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,516 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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