Award

DDaT25508 - Virtualization Platform Licence

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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02 Dec 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has announced the award of a contract for the supply of a Virtualization Platform Licence under procurement process ID DDaT25508. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category and utilises a selective procurement method via a Call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 47,540.64, is set to commence on 25th December 2025 and will conclude on 22nd December 2026. The award notice, not a call for competition, was published on 2nd December 2025. The delivery address is specified at postal code OX11 0QX, indicating its relevance to businesses operating within or capable of servicing locations in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of virtualisation software and associated services. Due to its compatibility with SMEs, companies of smaller to medium scale can benefit from engaging in similar procurements within this sector. Although this specific contract has been awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, large businesses can also observe and prepare for potential forthcoming opportunities in the same market segment through the software products framework agreement. Companies with expertise in software solutions and an interest in sustainable business growth through governmental contracts will find this award process insightful for future engagements with public procurement initiatives led by UK Shared Business Services Limited.

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Notice Title

DDaT25508 - Virtualization Platform Licence

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Virtualization Platform Licence. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure in line with the Software Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb60b819-ff6e-4aee-920d-c5f998703075
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed752f7a-9136-4fed-9aef-096e3fc51891
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
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
£47,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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