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title: "Sponge Training Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73c42a9a-7f86-4cc8-ab73-17b1b94c8c22"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Sponge Training Software

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73c42a9a-7f86-4cc8-ab73-17b1b94c8c22

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract for the provision of Training platform under a Single Tender Exercise to Sponge UK Limited. The contract is valued at GBP 30,700 and has a contract period from November 3, 2022, to May 3, 2024. The procurement method used was direct, and the procurement stage was marked as complete on August 10, 2022. The contract is based in England, with the buyer located in Swindon and the supplier in Plymouth.

This awarded contract presents business opportunities for companies specializing in training software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the goods procurement category. Firms interested in direct procurement processes below the threshold should monitor for similar opportunities to grow their business and expand their market presence.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services LTD (UK SBS) had a requirement for the provision of Training platform. This has been sourced via a Single Tender Exercise and awarded to Sponge UK Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3fe31f-5614-4d62-a5b4-a6aa26abf015 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2022 - 3 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,700 |
| 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 | SPONGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48931000 - Training software package

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2022 at 07:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3fe31f-5614-4d62-a5b4-a6aa26abf015

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3fe31f-5614-4d62-a5b4-a6aa26abf015
  12th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9b1f6e8e-913d-4a36-91e2-968c8692dfba

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