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title: "UK SBS IT18192"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94fbef2c-7d9f-4c88-bfb8-06a74507070b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2018-07-31"
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# UK SBS IT18192

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94fbef2c-7d9f-4c88-bfb8-06a74507070b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the software support services tender, titled "UK SBS IT18192," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The contract, valued at £201,030.36, focuses on providing software and hardware support for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) for a duration of 12 months, beginning on 1st August 2018 and concluding on 31st July 2019. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 19th July 2018. The contract was awarded to Bytes Security Partnerships Ltd on 26th July 2018 and was officially published on 31st July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software support services, particularly those with experience in network security and managing firewall solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract appealing, especially if they have the capability to provide tailored support and can fulfil the requirements of the contract effectively. Competing firms should focus on highlighting their expertise in IT security and customer service competencies to make their proposals competitive.

## Notice

UKRI - NERC utilise Firewalls to protect and secure the perimeter of its computer networks through malicious external attack and to manage and allow the flow of trusted network traffic. NERC requires software and hardware support for a 12 month period to ensure the ongoing support and operation of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecd0248-78b7-4a0f-ba41-c3a5d72e763a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,030 |
| 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 | BYTES SECURITY PARTNERSHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2018 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecd0248-78b7-4a0f-ba41-c3a5d72e763a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecd0248-78b7-4a0f-ba41-c3a5d72e763a
  31st July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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