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title: "DDaT24336 - IBM Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Scale S&S"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-09-17"
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# DDaT24336 - IBM Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Scale S&S

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9afa0423-c7bc-469d-90e6-1243eb3ce9be

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited focused on acquiring IBM Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Scale S&S, specifically classified under the license management software package (CPV code 48218000). Located in Swindon, England (SN2 1FF), the buying organisation completed this process through a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold), aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The total contract value amounts to GBP 18,910, with a procurement method labelled as 'limited'. The tender period concluded on 3rd September 2024, and the contract will run from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025. An award was made to R-Com Consulting Limited, marking this as an active procurement award on 11th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing solutions, particularly SMEs capable of providing robust and scalable software management tools. The competitive quotation procedure levelled the playing field for smaller entities, encouraging market growth and entry for innovative providers. Businesses involved in IT service provision, software development, and IT consultancy would find this type of tender particularly beneficial as it opens channels to collaborate with high-profile government research organisations, thereby enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of IBM Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Scale S&S. 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/58033f9e-5344-453e-9880-b407f10ffbf1 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,910 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,910 |
| 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 | R-COM CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58033f9e-5344-453e-9880-b407f10ffbf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58033f9e-5344-453e-9880-b407f10ffbf1
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32e01920-4370-4945-aa81-f33f473d9010

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