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DDaT26019- E-learning Software Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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11 Mar 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd sought to supply E-learning Software Subscription for UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender, under the title "DDaT26019- E-learning Software Subscription," falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement stage has reached completion, as indicated by the award notice released on 11th March 2026. This limited competition was executed below the threshold, narrowing down qualified suppliers to meet specific requirements within a finite timeframe, marked by key dates from 27th February 2026 when the contract was signed, extending until 14th March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software package and information systems to penetrate the government sector by addressing e-learning needs. The limited competition procurement method underlines the importance of niche expertise, making firms with substantial capabilities and adaptiveness well-suited, particularly large enterprises familiar with rigorous compliance and delivery expectations. With SOFTCAT PLC as the awarded supplier, businesses aiming for public sector growth should align their offerings, ensuring competitive pricing and innovative solutions for similar future opportunities. This contract, valued gross at £14,840.28, reflects both the financial and strategic merits for interested parties targeting central government collaborations.

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Notice Title

DDaT26019- E-learning Software Subscription

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of E-learning Software Subscription. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021650-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£12,366 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 14 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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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