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18 Jun 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26518 Branding Update 3QNP" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category and involves a branding update for UKSBS. This limited competition tendering process has been completed, with details officially published on 18th June 2026. The contract period for the awarded tender is from 19th June 2026 to 20th July 2026. The procurement method used was a below-threshold limited competition, indicating a more streamlined and expedited process fitting specific legal and procedural criteria.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and branding services, particularly those with capabilities in providing integrated telecommunications services and communication server software packages. The contract, valued at approximately £20,085.60 gross, offers an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Barley Communications Ltd, to enhance their portfolio within the public sector. The limited scope of the competition could benefit SMEs or agile firms seeking a foothold in government-related branding projects, fostering potential long-term engagement with central government departments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26518 Branding Update 3QNP

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UKRI 3 Quote process This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement CSP26518 Branding Update for UKSBS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b82f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057613-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

48219700 - Communications server software package

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,738 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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

BARLEY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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