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title: "CS22021 - Read and publish agreement"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-02-18"
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# CS22021 - Read and publish agreement

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af9c500a-0f62-4d2f-9929-390c743a107a

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## Summary

The procurement process for a service contract titled "CS22021 - Read and publish agreement" has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, with the award given to The Company of Biologists Ltd. This project falls under the licence management software package category (CPV code: 48218000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 18th February 2022, following the conclusion of the tender period which ended on 27th January 2022. The contract commenced on 1st February 2022 and is set to end on 31st January 2023, with a total contract value of £19,559. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation process, suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in licence management and related services to explore growth avenues within the public sector. Companies that are well-suited to compete for similar contracts include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs, particularly those with expertise in the software sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and reputation while contributing to the broader community through service delivery to public organisations.

## Notice

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been awarded to The Company of Biologists Ltd via 1 quote justification for Read and publish agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30932119-4318-45a4-8bab-1aa1ab1c17e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,559 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,559 |
| 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 | THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30932119-4318-45a4-8bab-1aa1ab1c17e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30932119-4318-45a4-8bab-1aa1ab1c17e0
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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