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06 Aug 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT26320 - Storage Back Up Solution," carried out by UK Shared Business Services Limited, was aimed at acquiring Veeam Data Platform licensing with OEM support for their enterprise backup and recovery platform. This process falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," identified by CPV code 48000000. The project was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 24th July 2026, with the contract period starting on 30th July 2026 and ending on 29th July 2027. The procurement relates to Swindon, England, with a delivery address postal code SN2 1FF. The procurement is currently at the award stage, and the award notice was published on 6th August 2026. The initial contract value amounts to £69,140.95 excluding VAT, with an optional extension period value that can increase it to a maximum of £164,140.95.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities primarily for businesses in the software and IT services sector. Companies specialising in enterprise data backup, recovery, and software licensing would find this contract especially relevant. As the buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited opted for a mini-competition under an existing framework, making it essential for participating businesses to have prior access to such frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to offer advanced software package solutions and suitable support mechanisms would benefit from such strategic opportunities to expand their portfolios and solidify relationships with government bodies. CDW Limited, a supplier organisation fitting this profile, successfully secured this contract, showcasing the potential for SMEs in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

DDaT26320 - Storage Back Up Solution

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of Veeam Data Platform licensing and associated OEM support to support its existing enterprise backup and recovery platform. The initial contract value is PS69,140.95 excluding VAT. The Contract includes an optional extension period of up to 12 months. The maximum aggregate contract value, including any extension period, shall not exceed PS164,140.95 excluding VAT. This procurement is being concluded following a mini-competition under the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services Framework Agreement (ITS4052 SU - Lot 4 (COTS Software)).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f479bba2-9fa0-454c-97c8-0803f9009ef7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac69ece-4228-48ad-9038-25469e87d44a
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
£69,140 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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