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title: "Cloud Storage Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95e70c20-75c5-4721-9583-1e285951457a"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# Cloud Storage Solution

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95e70c20-75c5-4721-9583-1e285951457a

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Cloud Storage Solution was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located at Polaris House, Swindon, England. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, as the contract has been awarded to Softcat plc. The contract, sourced through the LUPC Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) framework Lot 4, is scheduled to run from 25 October 2025 to 24 October 2028. The total initial contract value is £77,790 excluding VAT, with a possible increase up to £91,325.46 excluding VAT if additional licenses are required. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in providing cloud storage and software solutions to expand their service offerings and client base. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, would find this contract favourable given its focus on cloud technology, which is a rapidly growing sector. Although Softcat plc has been awarded the contract, understanding such procurements helps companies align their capabilities with public sector requirements, thus enabling future growth opportunities in similar tenders.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services had a requirement for the provision of Cloud Storage Solution. This Call Off contract has been sourced via the LUPC Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) framework Lot 4. The initial value of this requirement over the 3 year period is PS77,790 ex VAT. Please note that there is contingency within the contract to allow for additional licenses to be added over the course of the 3 year period up to a maximum value of PS13,535.46 ex VAT. The total maximum value of this contract is PS91,325.46 ex VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb56536-bc70-42d5-bfa8-a1113d5166c4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,790 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb56536-bc70-42d5-bfa8-a1113d5166c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb56536-bc70-42d5-bfa8-a1113d5166c4
  5th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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