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title: "GSS24723 - DESNZ/DSIT/UKSA/DBT GPC Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-13"
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# GSS24723 - DESNZ/DSIT/UKSA/DBT GPC Contract

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a22a865-6935-4c34-a19c-4a4bf01fcdd1

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## Summary

The recent contract titled "GSS24723 - DESNZ/DSIT/UKSA/DBT GPC Contract" has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in England. The contract pertains to the provision of purchasing card solutions under the CCS RM6248 Payment Solutions Framework for several departments, including the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Department for Business and Trade (DBT), and the UK Space Agency (UKSA). This procurement falls under the banking services category and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Originally awarded on 30 November 2021, the contract period begins on 1 December 2024 and is set to end on 30 November 2025, with a possibility of annual extensions until 2028, covering the entire United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale banking service providers experienced in managing government procurement card programmes. Although SMEs and VCSEs are deemed unsuitable for this particular contract, larger financial institutions can leverage the stability and predictability offered by a government-supported framework agreement. Successful participation could enhance a firm's profile within the public sector and provide access to further opportunities through established relationships with key UK government departments and agencies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the CCS RM6248 Payment Solutions 2 lot 1 Procurement Cards. Brief Description of Requirement For the provision of purchasing card solutions as outlined under crown Commercial Services Framework RM6248 for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the following cluster members; Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Department for Business and Trade (DBT) UK Space Agency (UKSA) The contract value will be reflected by the amount of spend being put through the Card Programme on an annual basis. Please note the is an option to extend this contract for a further 3 years on an annual basis until 30/11/2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc6d431-c1aa-48a3-b0f3-d42eec9aa9fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | BARCLAYS BANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 09:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc6d431-c1aa-48a3-b0f3-d42eec9aa9fd
- 16 Jan 2025 at 08:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc6d431-c1aa-48a3-b0f3-d42eec9aa9fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc6d431-c1aa-48a3-b0f3-d42eec9aa9fd
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b7e24eff-349d-483b-838f-66122c5e9c65
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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