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UKSBS CC25006 Procurement of Learning Portal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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16 May 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the procurement of a learning portal by UK Shared Business Services Ltd has reached the completion stage. UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, is a public authority within the central government. The awarded contract, identified as UKSBS CC25006, involves the provision of goods in the software package and information systems category, specifically designed to enhance learning capabilities. The direct procurement method was employed, as the requirement was below the threshold and sourced via a direct award justification. The contract term stretches from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026, with the total gross amount valued at GBP 41,589.68. Sponge UK Limited, a large-scale company based in Bristol, has been designated as the awardee.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in developing and supplying software and information systems, particularly for educational and institutional use. Companies capable of offering innovative learning solutions and those familiar with public sector requirements can benefit greatly by engaging with similar procurement opportunities. While this specific tender was awarded through direct procurement, it demonstrates the need for specialised technology in government operations, marking a lucrative avenue for firms specialising in such sectors to seek future business growth.

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Notice Title

UKSBS CC25006 Procurement of Learning Portal

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE AND NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This requirement is for the procurement of a learning portal for UKSBS. This requirement is below threshold and has been sourced via direct award justification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022303-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,658 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporatecommercial@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SPONGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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