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title: "Software Licenses"
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# Software Licenses

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7bbf996-3ecd-404f-a026-b067e4daf020

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has completed a procurement process titled "Software Licenses" under the industry category of License management software package (CPV 48218000). This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the ITS4042 - SLRA Framework - Lot 2A. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 21st November 2025, with a contract valid from 28th November 2025 to 27th November 2028. The software licenses are to be delivered to the location identified by the postal code SN2 1FL. The total contract value is £308,378.40 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses engaged in the supply of license management software, due to the significant contract value and extended contract period. While the award has been made to Academia Limited, a large supplier, the use of a framework agreement indicates potential future opportunities for SMEs to be involved in similar tenders. Companies with expertise in software supply and a track record in providing services to entities like UK Research and Innovation would find themselves well-positioned for such opportunities. The focus on engagement through established frameworks underscores the potential for recurring business for capable suppliers.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Software Licenses. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct Award against the ITS4042 - SLRA Framework - Lot 2A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6657ddd-70e0-4c41-8ac1-2c48fcd5ea5b |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £308,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £308,378 |
| 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 | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6657ddd-70e0-4c41-8ac1-2c48fcd5ea5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6657ddd-70e0-4c41-8ac1-2c48fcd5ea5b
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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