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title: "UK SBS IT18160 UKRI-STFC Ada Lovelace Software Development"
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# UK SBS IT18160 UKRI-STFC Ada Lovelace Software Development

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18ce7fb2-c594-49f4-8d43-55311e2f71a1

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking to contract a team for the UKRI-STFC Ada Lovelace Software Development project. This tender falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract scheduled to run from 12th September 2018 to 31st March 2019. This project was procured through a limited competitive quotation method, and it was completed at an overall contract value of £519,133.84. The delivery address for the contract is located in the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete due to the suitability of the contract for them. Companies with a proven track record in software development, particularly within scientific computing projects, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, leveraging the experience and insights gained from this contract to enhance their business growth prospects.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of a team to assist the Scientific Computing Department with the Ada Lovelace Centre Software Development project. This contract was procured via further competition against Lot 1 of the CCS RM1043iv Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd190a26-43d7-4831-989b-3b07256ff158 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £519,133 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TESSELLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2018 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd190a26-43d7-4831-989b-3b07256ff158

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd190a26-43d7-4831-989b-3b07256ff158
  15th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/7208
  Published Requirements

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