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title: "UK SBS SSAIT18102 Technical Design Authority"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aaa98e7f-c28d-4e93-be71-e10990e9033d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2018-07-09"
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# UK SBS SSAIT18102 Technical Design Authority

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaa98e7f-c28d-4e93-be71-e10990e9033d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS SSAIT18102 Technical Design Authority" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The contract, worth £120,000, was directly awarded to Highplaces Consulting Ltd as of June 29, 2018, following a single tender action. The contract period commenced on July 1, 2018, and will conclude on June 30, 2019. The procurement process was categorised under services, with a delivery address located in Swindon, England. The tender was officially published on July 9, 2018, after the award date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development capabilities. Large-scale companies or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience supporting in-house IT requirements would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined selection process, potentially favouring suppliers who can demonstrate reliability and specialised knowledge in this sector.

## Notice

UKRI/MRC had a requirement for support for its in-house IT service. This contract was directly awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e4aa63-0803-4bb5-a2dd-c5fc70ce19cf |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | HIGHPLACES CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2018 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e4aa63-0803-4bb5-a2dd-c5fc70ce19cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e4aa63-0803-4bb5-a2dd-c5fc70ce19cf
  9th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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