--- title: "Innovate UK Salesforce Licencing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-add36937-809d-4433-b80a-0a82a501e681" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-add36937-809d-4433-b80a-0a82a501e681" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-add36937-809d-4433-b80a-0a82a501e681.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-add36937-809d-4433-b80a-0a82a501e681.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-05-28" --- # Innovate UK Salesforce Licencing Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-add36937-809d-4433-b80a-0a82a501e681 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-add36937-809d-4433-b80a-0a82a501e681) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-add36937-809d-4433-b80a-0a82a501e681.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Salesforce Licencing under the NHS DWS Framework agreement. This award notice pertains to the procurement titled "Innovate UK Salesforce Licencing" and falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The process was a selective procurement method featuring a mini-competition, culminating in an award to Softcat PLC. The contract commenced on 1st November 2023 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026. The total contract value, inclusive of recent variations for additional services, amounts to approximately £4,303,950.78 excluding VAT, with the contract being active since its award on 4th October 2023. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of software packages, particularly those skilled in Salesforce Licencing. While the procurement was completed through a framework agreement, businesses that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find similar opportunities through frameworks featuring mini-competitions. Engaging in such projects not only provides financial growth but also enhances a firm's portfolio by associating with high-profile clients like UK Research and Innovation, consequently opening doors for future collaboration in the realm of IT solutions and management systems. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Salesforce Licencing. This has been sourced via a Mini Competition under the NHS DWS Framework agreement and awarded to Softcat PLC. ***This requirement has had a variation for additional services. By amending this Call-Off Contract this will bring the total value of this Call-Off Contract to PS4,269,038.23 excluding VAT.*** ***This requirement has had a variation for additional services. By amending this Call-Off Contract this will bring the total value of this Call-Off Contract to PS4,302,898.14 excluding VAT.*** ***This requirement has had a variation for additional services. By amending this Call-Off Contract this will bring the total value of this Call-Off Contract to PS4,303,950.78 excluding VAT.*** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4566a7-84d7-4a8d-842e-ff1fe7b85341 | | 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 | 28 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,606,848 | | 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 | SOFTCAT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 28 May 2026 at 12:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4566a7-84d7-4a8d-842e-ff1fe7b85341 - 15 Apr 2026 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4566a7-84d7-4a8d-842e-ff1fe7b85341 - 16 Mar 2026 at 10:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4566a7-84d7-4a8d-842e-ff1fe7b85341 - 3 Nov 2025 at 08:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4566a7-84d7-4a8d-842e-ff1fe7b85341 - 25 Oct 2024 at 08:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4566a7-84d7-4a8d-842e-ff1fe7b85341 - 27 Oct 2023 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4566a7-84d7-4a8d-842e-ff1fe7b85341 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4566a7-84d7-4a8d-842e-ff1fe7b85341 15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8cdfc6d-ad08-44e9-8d25-b9333e7ae8b3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7f17e3c-8f98-44a1-b03e-da003e694080 Contract variation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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