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title: "DDaT25248 - Communication Platform Licences"
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# DDaT25248 - Communication Platform Licences

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd697723-74d6-4bc4-bfa2-3c2d66fbec14

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## Summary

This public procurement process was conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited for the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. The title of the contract is "DDaT25248 - Communication Platform Licences," and it falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement process has reached the award stage with a status of completion. The tender was for a selective procurement method, delivered via a call-off from the G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The contract period commenced on 22nd October 2025 and will conclude on 21st October 2026. The location related to the procurement is in England, with postal code SW1A 2EG. The award has been valued at £57,735 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to supply communication platform licences. Given the procurement method of using a framework agreement, businesses that are already part of the G Cloud 14 Framework or can offer related software solutions could see growth by engaging in similar tenders. The buyer organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, is focused on consolidating software services, creating an advantage for businesses capable of delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative software solutions. The awarded supplier, XMA Limited, which is an SME, indicates that smaller businesses have significant potential to win such contracts.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Department for Energy Security &Net Zero had a requirement for the provision of Communication Platform Licences . there is contingency built into the contract to purchase additional licenses for the value of PS42,265 ex VAT. This has been sourced via G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689da105-2bd4-4c6d-94dd-be1732b1e459 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,735 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,735 |
| 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 | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689da105-2bd4-4c6d-94dd-be1732b1e459

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689da105-2bd4-4c6d-94dd-be1732b1e459
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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