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title: "UK SBS DDaT20019 Aruba ClearPass licences, Support and Implementation Services for STFC"
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# UK SBS DDaT20019 Aruba ClearPass licences, Support and Implementation Services for STFC

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29faf8a8-913a-426f-8257-d10921753e81

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the provision of Aruba ClearPass licences, support, and implementation services for the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action, due to the technical reasons preventing competition. The contract value is £26,574.39 and is in the IT services industry. The contract period runs from 4th February 2020 to 3rd February 2021, following a tender period that ended on 31st January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing configuration and support for ClearPass servers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited for future contracts in this area, given their experience and agility in delivering such specialised services. Engaging in similar future procurement actions could foster growth and expand market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation - Science & Technology Facilities Council had a requirement for the provision of configuration and support services for the existing STFC ClearPass servers as well as additional software licences. The Contract was awarded under the Single Sourcing Action (SSA) process in line with regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) where competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f23056-3a17-454a-b937-40dbe703288a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2020 - 3 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,574 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,574 |
| 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 | QOLCOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2020 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f23056-3a17-454a-b937-40dbe703288a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f23056-3a17-454a-b937-40dbe703288a
  3rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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