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title: "Software Subcription Licenses"
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# Software Subcription Licenses

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04414057-e572-4fb1-ac29-62b2ebe85b7b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation, which recently awarded a contract titled "Software Subscription Licenses" under the industry category of "Industry specific software package". The process, concluded via a Desktop Exercise against Lot 4 of the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services Framework Agreement, is at the Award stage. The selection followed a selective procurement method, and the contract was officially awarded on 28th July 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 53,191.66, will run from 13th August 2026 to 12th August 2027, with the primary location marked by postal code SN2 1FL in Swindon, England.

This tender presents a meaningful opportunity for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in subscription licensing and consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are noted to be suitable for such contracts, suggesting potential growth prospects for smaller firms eager to partner within established framework agreements. In this award, the contract was secured by Softcat Plc, a notable large-scale supplier in the industry, indicating that the tender process might be competitive, necessitating robust credentials and experience in software licensing solutions. Businesses could benefit by positioning themselves for future opportunities within such frameworks to expand their market presence and expertise.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION had a requirement for the provision of Software Subscription Licenses. This Call Off Contract has been concluded via a Desktop Exercise against Lot 4 of the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services (ITS4052 SU) Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af415253-6b98-4c86-80a9-2064ebead8ca |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,191 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,191 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af415253-6b98-4c86-80a9-2064ebead8ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af415253-6b98-4c86-80a9-2064ebead8ca
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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