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title: "UKSBS / DDaT24251 / Software and Online Courses"
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# UKSBS / DDaT24251 / Software and Online Courses

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0c1912b-0708-4c66-a038-9c917506e56f

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## Summary

The procurement process by UK Shared Business Services Limited, in conjunction with the UK Research and Innovation's Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB), has concluded with an award for software and online courses. This particular procurement, classified under the "Educational software package" category (CPV code: 48190000), was conducted via a competitive quotation procedure. The contract, valued at £18,877, was awarded to Schrodinger LLC, a large-scale supplier based in Portland, United States. The contract duration spans from 20 May 2024 to 19 May 2026, with the delivery location specified in postcode CB2 0QH, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and online learning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, given the suitability criteria specified. The procurement method, characterised as below-threshold competitive quotation, suggests a relatively open competition for qualified suppliers. Engaging in such tenders can enhance market presence and provide a steady revenue stream over the two-year contract period.

## Notice

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - The Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB) had a requirement for the provision of Software and online courses. This procurement has been concluded via a competitive quotation procedure ( below threshold) . This procurement has been concluded in USD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e69f29c-8586-4d52-8cc8-c2be23301a2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2024 - 19 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,877 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,877 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | SCHRODINGER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e69f29c-8586-4d52-8cc8-c2be23301a2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e69f29c-8586-4d52-8cc8-c2be23301a2a
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed1810a2-2efc-44e2-a3a7-af2323ff8a55

## Provenance

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