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title: "UK SBS IT18165 Ongoing Technical Support for the Innovation Funding Service"
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# UK SBS IT18165 Ongoing Technical Support for the Innovation Funding Service

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6acd3a26-5a51-486e-9ddf-28c748de59a3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, seeking ongoing technical support for the Innovation Funding Service, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000). The tender, titled "UK SBS IT18165 Ongoing Technical Support for the Innovation Funding Service," was completed with a total contract value of £1,070,000. The contract was awarded on 15 August 2018, following the tender period that ended on 1 August 2018. The contract commenced on 3 September 2018 and will continue until 2 September 2019, with services delivered in the South West region of England through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework Agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the focus on ongoing technical support as part of an established business-as-usual framework. Companies with expertise in enhancing digital services and those familiar with government standards would find this project aligned with their capabilities, thereby enhancing their growth prospects by engaging in government contracts.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation- Innovate UK had a requirement for; "Following the successful Discovery, Alpha, and Beta phases of the project, working within Governments Digital Service Standard, we are looking to establish a business as usual' (BAU) team to provide on-going support and enhancements for the service. The internal team will be in place at the beginning of September 2018 but will be supplemented with external resource through a supplier contract." The requirement was procured via the CCS Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/303b570d-296d-43dc-b3ea-42d05f5a5e51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,070,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,070,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORTH INTERNET SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2018 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/303b570d-296d-43dc-b3ea-42d05f5a5e51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/303b570d-296d-43dc-b3ea-42d05f5a5e51
  24th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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