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title: "DDaT25052 - External Auth tool"
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# DDaT25052 - External Auth tool

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-803280ea-3c48-4fa6-806d-5407f67b5d4f

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, relates to the acquisition of an External Auth Tool for UK Research and Innovation. The procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, has been completed as per the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract, valued at £179,073.52, was awarded to Somerford Associates Limited and spans from 16th April 2025 to 15th April 2026. This notice serves as an award announcement and is not a call for competition. Key entities involved are located in Swindon, England, and the procurement process, concluded as of 12th May 2025, was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in government procurement and expand their business, particularly those involved in the tech and software development sectors. Companies similar to Somerford Associates Limited, which have a strong understanding of software packages and information systems, and are familiar with operating within framework agreements like G-Cloud, are especially well-suited to compete in such processes. This procurement highlights the potential for SMEs to secure significant contracts through selective engagement with established frameworks.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of an External Auth Tool. This Call Off contract has been sourced via the G-Cloud 14 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b74fbc-40b4-4127-8abd-a4626b6c4fa6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,073 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,073 |
| 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 | SOMERFORD ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b74fbc-40b4-4127-8abd-a4626b6c4fa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b74fbc-40b4-4127-8abd-a4626b6c4fa6
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/994b140a-9473-46a4-9f33-ee68a4d647e5

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