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title: "DDaT25491 - Software and Support"
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# DDaT25491 - Software and Support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a157c2fa-b6fa-44be-ad2a-7c2dd2354b36

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract labelled 'DDaT25491 - Software and Support' has reached the award stage, with UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation. This contract, in the software package and information systems industry category, is based in Swindon, England, with the supplier being Kainos Software Limited. The contract was awarded via a selective procurement method as a call-off from the NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 framework agreement. The procurement was valued at £573,750 and covers a contract period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, including provisions for two optional 12-month extensions. The tender process began with the tender period ending on 20th February 2026, and the award notice was published on 19th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the software and information systems sector. Large companies similar to Kainos Software Limited have the potential to provide competitive offerings in such specialised services. The procurement process favoured selective tendering, indicating the importance of quality and reliability in the selection criteria. While this specific contract has been awarded, the use of a framework agreement like NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 highlights future opportunities for similar engagements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this tender, paving paths for SMEs to explore opportunities in forthcoming endeavours facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited and similar bodies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Software and Support. This has been sourced via direct award on NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 (SBS10256) The contract includes provisions for 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98312841-dcf4-4c6a-bf36-ca64ace15349 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £573,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £573,750 |
| 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 | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98312841-dcf4-4c6a-bf36-ca64ace15349

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98312841-dcf4-4c6a-bf36-ca64ace15349
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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