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title: "DDaT25320 - Digital Communications Platform"
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# DDaT25320 - Digital Communications Platform

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcaf81c1-e097-439d-a6f5-5ebc1660f51f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DDaT25320 - Digital Communications Platform" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a buyer located in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, identified by the CPV code 48000000. The procurement was in the award stage as of 9th October 2025, with the tender period ending on 30th September 2025. The contract was awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited, starting from 1st October 2025 and continuing until 29th September 2028. This procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the ICT sector, particularly those specialising in software and information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this type of procurement particularly accessible due to the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. The awarded contract's value of £21,534 and its long duration suggest a stable partnership with potential for ongoing collaboration, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their government sector portfolio. Companies equipped to deliver robust digital communications solutions should see this as a beneficial opportunity to secure a reputable contract with a prominent public sector buyer.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of a Digital Communications Platform. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb715cfc-d0bb-4af7-9fdf-7d6f915d9d72 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,534 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,534 |
| 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 | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb715cfc-d0bb-4af7-9fdf-7d6f915d9d72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb715cfc-d0bb-4af7-9fdf-7d6f915d9d72
  9th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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