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title: "UK SBS IT17435 Cirrus Assistive and Production Software"
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# UK SBS IT17435 Cirrus Assistive and Production Software

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64d7d543-f77e-43e8-a6ef-941fc0c445b3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UK SBS IT17435 Cirrus Assistive and Production Software" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically covering office and computing machinery and software packages, with a total awarded value of £400,000. The tender was officially awarded on 24th November 2017, and the contract began on 5th December 2017, running until 4th December 2020. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, leveraging a call-off from the CCS RM3733 Technology Products 2 framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 22nd November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and productivity technologies, particularly those that align with the list of specific applications required by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Suitable competitors are likely to include large and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in assistive software services and IT machinery, which can enhance operational efficiency in various environments. Engaging in this procurement process may allow businesses to expand their market presence and build long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

The Cirrus programme is being taken forward to deliver an improved future technology solution within the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Cirrus programme had a requirement for Productivity and Technology Applications as listed below; RSIGuard Stretch Edition Adobe Acrobat DC for teams Adobe Creative Cloud for teams ClaroRead Plus for MAC Read&Write 11.5 Dragon Professional Individual MAC v6 Mindview 7 Spark Professional Zoomtext for MAC JAWS Pro Screenreader v18 MAGIC v13 Kurzweil 1000 v14 Camtasia (Government) This tender was competed against CCS RM3733 Technology Products 2 lot 2 Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96ee841-18bf-49e9-9a79-3c95dc449a75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2017 - 4 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2017 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96ee841-18bf-49e9-9a79-3c95dc449a75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96ee841-18bf-49e9-9a79-3c95dc449a75
  27th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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