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title: "UK SBS DDaT22017 Server Virtualization Platform License"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f037657-716c-410b-aa17-8623ed547aaf"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# UK SBS DDaT22017 Server Virtualization Platform License

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f037657-716c-410b-aa17-8623ed547aaf

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract titled "UK SBS DDaT22017 Server Virtualization Platform License" under the software package and information systems category. This contract was initiated through a selective procurement method via a direct award from the Digital Workplace Solution Framework. The contract value is £31,055.32 and spans from 20th February 2022 to 17th March 2023. The procurement process concluded with the award on 21st January 2022, and the tender period ended on 20th January 2022. The contract will be delivered at a location with the postal code OX11 0QX.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering server virtualization services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) along with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on promoting diverse suppliers in the procurement process. Companies that can deliver innovative licensing solutions in this category may find themselves well-positioned for growth, especially in the context of ongoing digital transformation within public sector organisations.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Science and Technology Facilities Council had a requirement for the provision of Server Virtualization Platform License. This Call Off contract has been sources via a Direct Award procedure under the Digital Workplace Solution Framework SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae34aaca-487f-48a6-bb39-fea2d1e409c1 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,055 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,055 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 22:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae34aaca-487f-48a6-bb39-fea2d1e409c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae34aaca-487f-48a6-bb39-fea2d1e409c1
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c7d4f8c-3daf-41bd-a1ac-2a3c14b12800

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