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08 Jul 2026 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Ltd, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract titled "UKSBS SAFe Enterprise Licences" pertains to the services industry, specifically within IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being directly awarded to Scaled Agile, Inc., a large-scale supplier based in the US. The contract was signed on 18 December 2025 and runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with a total value of USD $110,340. This direct award was made through a non-competitive process due to the specialised nature of the requirement.

The direct awarding of this contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses capable of providing bespoke IT services solutions tailored to public authorities. Companies that specialise in customised IT service offerings and hold expertise in implementing enterprise-level licensing solutions could find similar opportunities within government frameworks. Large-scale suppliers with a track record of handling significant government contracts and those interested in long-term service delivery could particularly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKSBS SAFe Enterprise Licences

Notice Description

**THIS IS A CONTRACTS DETAILS NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** SAFe Enterprise Licence Subscription to continue service. This was a direct award with no competition following review of available frameworks. The requirement is bespoke to this Company and qualifies under PA23 section 41 Schedule 5 Single Suppliers Value of Contract is USD$110,340.00 Duration of Contract is 3 years with no extension available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063918-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,340 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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
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

SCALED AGILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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