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title: "Harness Licences"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Harness Licences

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17049380-3e4b-445f-824a-ff477a153390

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has recently concluded an award within the Software Package and Information Systems industry category, under the title "Harness Licences." The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement, specifically RM1557.14. This award notice is related to a contract addressing Continuous Integration, Cloud Cost Management, and Security Testing, with a contractual period from 18th March 2025 to 31st March 2026. Located in Swindon, England, this award notice has been marked complete, with the procurement stage signifying a concluded award update. Additionally, Contract Variation 001 has activated an optional 12-month extension, impacting the overall timeline.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses particularly those in the software and information systems sector. The tender is particularly advantageous for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who may align well with the specified requirements of the call-off. While the procurement is not suitable for Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), larger companies such as the supplier, Computacenter (UK) Ltd, have traditionally experienced success with such agreements. The total contract value amounting to £231,915.48 underscores significant business potential, especially for firms capable of delivering robust and innovative IT solutions in cloud services and security testing. This framework provides a strategic platform for businesses aiming to expand their client base within governmental and research sectors.

## Notice

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation, Innovate UK had a requirement for Continuous Integration, Cloud Cost Management and Security Testing too. This procurement is being concluded as a Call -Off from the G-Cloud 14 framework, RM1557.14. Contract Variation 001 was raised in line with the original contract to activate the optional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00394e6e-e2cd-49f1-8c66-5b094e3a57d8 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,177 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £231,915 |
| 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 12:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00394e6e-e2cd-49f1-8c66-5b094e3a57d8
- 3 Feb 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00394e6e-e2cd-49f1-8c66-5b094e3a57d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00394e6e-e2cd-49f1-8c66-5b094e3a57d8
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be354bbe-fa4f-4b6a-a8fb-7dea286e231d

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