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title: "PDF viewing and editing software"
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# PDF viewing and editing software

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70db8e8f-1d08-4cda-9752-4d1b4d53e509

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) relates to the award of a contract for PDF viewing and editing software. Specifically, this contract was sourced via a Direct Award procedure aligned with the SLRA framework. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). This award status contract, valued at £21,065.04, was officially completed on 1st September 2025. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with delivery focused on the location associated with postal code SN21FL in England. The procurement method was selectively sourced as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its procurement suitability criteria. The contract provides a year's engagement within the public sector, promoting potential growth and reputation enhancement for the selected provider, Academia Limited. Businesses with expertise in software and information systems are well-suited to fulfil such requirements, leveraging framework agreements to streamline and simplify procurement processes. The involvement with UKSBS further underscores the potential for building robust relationships and gaining valuable public sector experience.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of PDF viewing and editing software. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure in line with the SLRA framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebcb28b-bd32-4d22-8d6a-60890a72173a |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,065 |
| 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebcb28b-bd32-4d22-8d6a-60890a72173a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebcb28b-bd32-4d22-8d6a-60890a72173a
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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