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title: "Workstation licenses"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# Workstation licenses

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-911806ba-fe4f-4c4a-a773-ca94acfc649d

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process to secure workstation licences for UK Research and Innovation. This award, classified under the subscription services industry (CPV 79980000), utilises a below-threshold competitive quotation method. The procurement began with the tender period ending on 1 October 2024, followed by the contract starting on 2 October 2024 and set to conclude on 5 February 2025. The total value of the contract awarded to Softcat plc amounts to £11,880. The delivery location for these services is specified as OX11 0QX.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations providing subscription-based services to engage in similar contracts. Businesses with a focus on IT solutions, particularly those that can offer cost-effective licensing options, will find this type of procurement process advantageous for establishing and expanding their market presence within governmental and research sectors.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Workstation licenses. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72977e31-988c-4a53-bf56-dd4560ba5407 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 5 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,880 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72977e31-988c-4a53-bf56-dd4560ba5407

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72977e31-988c-4a53-bf56-dd4560ba5407
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbe2be30-b031-48b2-8ea3-b3a139b10741

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