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title: "DDaT26131 - Server Licences"
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# DDaT26131 - Server Licences

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-614a0b4e-e11c-4ecd-a9e1-6e6de8df7422

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation for a project titled "DDaT26131 - Server Licences", which falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" with a focus on "Communications server software package". The location for delivery is specified with the postal code OX11 0QX. The process has reached the award stage, with the contracting period running from 20th March 2026 to 19th March 2027. This procurement was conducted through a direct award via the SLRA Lot 1 Framework, a method classified as selective under a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software and communications technology, to engage with the public sector and supply essential server licences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity particularly appealing, given the suitability criteria encouraging SME participation. The selected supplier for this contract is Softcat PLC, a large entity, yet the openness of the procurement process offers room for other capable businesses to consider future tenders in similar categories. By participating in such procurements, businesses can reinforce their market presence and expand their portfolio in public sector services.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovate had a requirement for Server Licences. This procurement has been conducted via Direct Award against SLRA Lot 1 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4010d-c6dd-4ea0-b3f3-5761315fd51e |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,040 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48219700 - Communications server software package

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4010d-c6dd-4ea0-b3f3-5761315fd51e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4010d-c6dd-4ea0-b3f3-5761315fd51e
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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