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title: "Software License"
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# Software License

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55a3df25-e254-4893-a46f-88de33c1fb86

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, acting as the buying organisation for a Software License related to license management software. This procurement falls under the goods category and was completed through a direct award via the SLRA Lot 4 Framework, classified under CPV code 48218000. The contract, valued at £198,983.79, will be executed by Academia Limited. The contract period commenced on 31st July 2025 and will conclude on 30th July 2028. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is at the award stage as of 8th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing solutions, particularly those capable of providing tailored license management software packages. Companies with the capacity to meet such requirements and those that have access to or are already part of existing framework agreements like SLRA Lot 4 may find competitive advantage here. Although the procurement process is complete, understanding the selection criteria and procurement methods used, such as direct award mechanisms, can provide strategic insights for similar future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable for such opportunities, allowing them access to significant public sector projects and fostering business growth within the software industry sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Software License This Call-Off contract has been sourced via Direct Award via SLRA Lot 4 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6937bc-56bc-4061-a259-331059e0ffff |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,983 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,983 |
| 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 | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6937bc-56bc-4061-a259-331059e0ffff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6937bc-56bc-4061-a259-331059e0ffff
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3930430-6b36-4cf1-909b-a4517e2f78d5

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