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title: "DDaT25008 - GRANTA Advanced Materials"
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# DDaT25008 - GRANTA Advanced Materials

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06fc3b41-c025-4b00-9f56-b9a5c444f5b5

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has awarded a contract titled "DDaT25008 - GRANTA Advanced Materials" under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). This procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) through a competitive quotation procedure. The location of delivery specified is Oxford, with the postal code OX11 0QX. Key dates include the contract's start on 4th April 2025, and it will run until 31st March 2028. The total awarded amount for this contract is £19,884.80 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to partner with a reputable public sector organisation. Given the competitive quotation process used, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had the potential to compete effectively. SMEs involved in developing and providing advanced materials software solutions would benefit from such contracts to bolster their business portfolio and gain significant industry presence. The procurement method and below-threshold competitive nature suggest a clear and accessible process for suitable enterprises.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of software licenses, This has been sourced via a Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e7ae7-3403-47b5-b30d-7caddbd52070 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,884 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,884 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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 | ANSYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e7ae7-3403-47b5-b30d-7caddbd52070

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e7ae7-3403-47b5-b30d-7caddbd52070
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41d2a5d9-1b23-425a-84f6-02b993accbf9

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