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title: "UK SBS DDaT20118 UKRI Telephony Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b9188c5-66db-425d-9053-8ffb0eed006f"
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# UK SBS DDaT20118 UKRI Telephony Solution

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b9188c5-66db-425d-9053-8ffb0eed006f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UK SBS DDaT20118 UKRI Telephony Solution" has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This project falls under the services category of telecommunications, with a contract value of £88,262.11 (excluding VAT). The procurement was initiated through a direct method as a single sourcing action due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract period spans from 23 April 2020 to 22 April 2023, with the tender period concluding on 21 April 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Software as a Service (SaaS) for telephony solutions, particularly those that can provide associated professional services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender, as indicated by the SME suitability classification. Competing firms should have the technical expertise in telecommunications systems and demonstrate capability in delivering SaaS solutions effectively to align with the needs of UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***Modification of the Contract has been made in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) of The Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, which has brought the total Contract value to PS88,262.11 (excl VAT)*** ***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation - Innovate UK had a requirement for the the supply of Software as a Service(SaaS) Telephony Solution to UKRI for 36 months and the provision of associated professional services. The Contract was awarded under the Single Sourcing Action (SSA) process in line with regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) where competition is absent for technical reasons. Additional information: ***Modification of the Contract has been made in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) of The Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, which has brought the total Contract value to PS88,262.11 (excl VAT)***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5edfc60-0da6-4b8c-bacc-fee970c2d547 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2020 - 22 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,262 |
| 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 | NATTERBOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32524000 - Telecommunications system

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2020 at 11:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5edfc60-0da6-4b8c-bacc-fee970c2d547
- 28 May 2020 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5edfc60-0da6-4b8c-bacc-fee970c2d547

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5edfc60-0da6-4b8c-bacc-fee970c2d547
  24th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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