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title: "OSPQ Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bdba28fa-1770-49a2-a13d-47c05c12398f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-01-14"
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# OSPQ Solution

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdba28fa-1770-49a2-a13d-47c05c12398f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for an OSPQ Solution under a below-threshold competitive quotation process. This procurement falls under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000) and will be carried out by Ceox Services Ltd. The contract, valued at £20,000, commenced on 13 January 2025 and will continue until 12 January 2026. The procurement was finalised in Swindon, England, and the award was published on 14 January 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services within the public sector technology market. The nature of the project, focusing on software solutions, makes it suitable for IT and software development firms. The procurement method, a limited and competitive quotation, indicates an accessible entry point for smaller businesses eager to secure government contracts and build their portfolio in the tech industry.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a OSPQ Solution . This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985be2a1-8185-4116-9957-d1860df078fa |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | CEOX SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985be2a1-8185-4116-9957-d1860df078fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985be2a1-8185-4116-9957-d1860df078fa
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c248d4b5-9044-4f05-9db3-e6753c7a6723

## Provenance

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