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title: "DDaT24599 - Text help - read write"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93bfe70c-48b3-4b30-81cc-780c9bbc27cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2025-01-22"
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# DDaT24599 - Text help - read write

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93bfe70c-48b3-4b30-81cc-780c9bbc27cc

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has announced the award of a procurement contract titled "DDaT24599 - Text help - read write" within the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV ID: 48000000). This award notice pertains to the completion stage of a competitive quotation procedure, for a requirement concerning the provision of a Read&Write Enterprise License. The contract, valued at £22,620.95, will run from 17 February 2025 to 17 February 2026, with the initial tender period concluding on 15 January 2025. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a below-threshold competitive quotation process.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the software nature of the tender, businesses specialising in software development, and enterprise-grade software solutions would find this opportunity highly favourable. The contract awarded to Texthelp Ltd, a known SME, underscores the suitability for smaller enterprises that can offer innovative and tailored software packages and support services in the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Read&Write Enterprise License, This has been sourced via a Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd16d41-72a0-478c-89ea-a675ce409b0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,620 |
| 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 | TEXTHELP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd16d41-72a0-478c-89ea-a675ce409b0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd16d41-72a0-478c-89ea-a675ce409b0b
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e46583c6-b5f5-496c-a653-96e2aa07a065

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