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# GSS25237 - Strategic Marketing and Digital Services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad1038de-7757-4931-9798-c25f322384ec

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has successfully awarded the contract titled "GSS25237 - Strategic Marketing and Digital Services" in the industry category of web page editing software development services, with additional focus on sales, marketing, and business intelligence software development. The procurement process operated under a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system specifically RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, commenced on 16th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 15th July 2027. MC2 Manchester Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been designated as the supplier for this completed contract, covering locations across the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity, now at the award stage, highlights the potential for small to medium enterprises specialising in marketing and digital services to capitalise on demand from public bodies like the UKRI STFC. By collaborating with strategic partners on digital and marketing projects, businesses can access significant growth prospects, particularly those with expertise in user experience design, content creation, and web security. Firms offering comprehensive web services that include legacy system migration, modern digital interfaces, and compliance with accessibility standards are particularly well-suited to engage in such public sector tenders, thereby enhancing their market footprint and reinforcing their portfolios within the public procurement space.

## Notice

**This is an Awarded Contract, Not a Call for Competition. This requirement has been awarded against RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS** UKRI STFC STFC had a requirement for a partner to be part of its external web provision service for its scientific departments. This will be a combination of migrating legacy SharePoint hosted sites and new greenfield projects Overall Requirement The STFC requires a partner to work in partnership with internal web team, for user requirements, strategic positioning, UX design, and content creation and population to achieve public entity externally-facing website requirements. These will include: * Accessibility that conforms with modern requirements and Government standards. * Access security that conforms with modern requirements and Government standards. A modern user experience supported by integrated tools and features, and streamlined processes. * The hosting provision is managed by an internal team on a cloud-based provider. Key Capabilities/Benefits Needed * Providing comprehensive relevant information about the Council's activities, (goals, projects, and events). * Providing support and responsive to content authors and web service users. * Ensuring that all devices used to support our services are regularly updated with the latest security patches and undergo routine maintenance to safeguard our data * Making information accessible to all public citizens. * Facilitating stakeholder interaction and collaboration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9465de9-b276-4db9-ab51-c7322b930749 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | MC2 MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services
- 72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 07:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9465de9-b276-4db9-ab51-c7322b930749

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9465de9-b276-4db9-ab51-c7322b930749
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0657c8bb-1f3d-4ed0-9691-6cc84d323683
  GSS25237 - Signed Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69c0e848-1cd7-4a7e-a332-21cfcd32f256
  GSS25237 - Bidding Documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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