Award

Telephony Support Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Telephony Support Services has concluded with an award notice from UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), located in Swindon, England. This opportunity is classified under computer-related professional services, with a contract value of £35,000. The tender was sourced through a direct award against the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework with SBS10510 reference, employing a selective procurement method specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage was completed as of 12th February 2026, with the contract period set from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in telephony support, particularly those already engaged in frameworks such as NHS Digital Workplace Solutions. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity appealing due to the suitability requirements, which encourage their participation. However, VCSE organisations are indicated as not suitable for this procurement. Softcat PLC, identified as a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded this contract, reflecting the competitive nature of the industry for businesses with sufficient scale and expertise in providing telephony support services.

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Notice Title

Telephony Support Services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services had a requirement for Telephony Support Services. This has been sourced via Direct Award against the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Reference - SBS10510.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcc33b07-2e36-4c8b-a30a-b0358ed64b5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8318f3-68dc-473d-85eb-5c097778e1ce
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

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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