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title: "DDaT25355 - Security Software Consultancy Requirement"
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# DDaT25355 - Security Software Consultancy Requirement

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb8426fd-7ffc-4045-aa68-4f6ae4d725fa

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "DDaT25355 - Security Software Consultancy Requirement" has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of software consultancy services (CPV 72266000) and serves the location with postal code SN2 1FL in England. The procurement stage is currently at the award update, as indicated by the latest entry dated 7 April 2026. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework. The contract period commenced on 16 December 2025 and is set to conclude on 25 May 2028. Initially valued at £30,750 excluding VAT, the contract contains contingencies allowing growth up to £120,000. A variation has increased the contract value to £60,750 as of the latest update.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of providing specialised software consultancy services. Companies in the sector of security software consultancy and those with experience in handling framework-based call-off contracts would find this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Given the provision for an increased contract value, successful firms could leverage further opportunities within the project's scope over the contracted duration. The procurement method signifies a well-defined engagement, making it particularly suited for businesses accustomed to direct awards under a framework, positioning them for potential additional responsibilities as the project progresses.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Security Software Consultancy. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct Award against the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework - SBS10510. This contract has been awarded at PS30,750.00 excluding VAT however there is contingency included within the contract for the contract to increase up to a maximum value of PS120,000.00 excluding VAT. A contract variation 001 for the value of PS30,000.00 excluding VAT has been put in place which utilises part of the optional contingency embedded within the call-off contract. The current contract value is PS60,750.00 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9b9765-9307-4a7f-a506-4ba7b78d8968 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 25 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,750 |
| 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 | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 09:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9b9765-9307-4a7f-a506-4ba7b78d8968
- 18 Dec 2025 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9b9765-9307-4a7f-a506-4ba7b78d8968

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9b9765-9307-4a7f-a506-4ba7b78d8968
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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