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title: "UK SBS DDAT19107 Microsoft Licence Agreement for STFC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5211284b-f7fb-4d77-9aef-21a101da32ed"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-05-07"
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# UK SBS DDAT19107 Microsoft Licence Agreement for STFC

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5211284b-f7fb-4d77-9aef-21a101da32ed

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "UK SBS DDAT19107 Microsoft Licence Agreement for STFC" in the software package and information systems industry category. This procurement process was initiated through a selective method, with the award being made via a direct call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £143,363.04, has a duration from 3rd May 2019 to 2nd May 2022. The award notice was published on 7th May 2019, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 25th April 2019. The contract covers delivery across a wide geographic area, including the UK and overseas territories.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software licensing and related services. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their capabilities in providing Microsoft licenses or similar IT solutions would be ideally positioned to compete. Given the selective procurement method, smaller enterprises and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar future tenders, as they are deemed suitable to participate in such opportunities.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have purchased a new 3-year Microsoft Licence agreement for the Science and Technology Facilities Council. This contract has been awarded via a direct award to the number 1 ranked supplier on the SUPC Software Licence Re-sellers Agreement lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21797544-8329-430e-81e9-f06525c15a81 |
| 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 | 7 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2019 - 2 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,363 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,363 |
| 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

- 7 May 2019 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21797544-8329-430e-81e9-f06525c15a81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21797544-8329-430e-81e9-f06525c15a81
  7th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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