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title: "Aruba Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6cbe91a-30f2-4ebb-9c86-cec7ba107b3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2022-05-05"
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# Aruba Licences

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6cbe91a-30f2-4ebb-9c86-cec7ba107b3e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Aruba Licences' contract was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, requiring Aruba Switches as part of their operations. This contract falls within the goods category, specifically classified under switch or router software packages. The procurement method used was selective, sourced through a Direct Award from the NHS Digital Workplace Solution Framework. The contract period began on 3rd March 2022 and runs until 17th June 2022, with a total contract value of £18,615. The tender period concluded on 28th February 2022.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly smaller enterprises, to engage in supplying technology goods such as switches and routers. Companies specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those involved in networking technologies and solutions, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the direct nature of this award and the framework it was drawn from, businesses with relevant experience and capacity to deliver quickly on specific technological needs will find valuable prospects for growth.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Science and Technology Facilities Council had a requirement for the provision of Aruba Switches. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure under the NHS Digital Workplace Solution Framework SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bddad3f6-9e86-41bf-92d0-403ef2a53880 |
| 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 | 5 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2022 - 17 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,615 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,615 |
| 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 | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48219500 - Switch or router software package

## Release History

- 5 May 2022 at 17:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bddad3f6-9e86-41bf-92d0-403ef2a53880
- 7 Apr 2022 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bddad3f6-9e86-41bf-92d0-403ef2a53880

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bddad3f6-9e86-41bf-92d0-403ef2a53880
  5th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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