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title: "DDaT26046 - Technology Platform Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c74b6e55-a07e-475e-934b-bf4afcb528c4"
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# DDaT26046 - Technology Platform Subscription

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c74b6e55-a07e-475e-934b-bf4afcb528c4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Technology Platform Subscription has concluded with an award under the SUPS Software Licence Resellers Agreement framework, Lot 4. This tender is overseen by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The contracting process is classified under "Software package and information systems" and falls within the services category. The direct award was completed using a selective procurement method via a framework agreement call-off. The contract period spans from 22 March 2026 to 21 March 2027, with the award process deemed complete as of 1 April 2026. Academia Limited has been selected as the supplier for this tender, valued at £101,095.52.

This award notice presents growth opportunities for businesses within the technology and software services sector, particularly those specialising in software packages and information systems. There is potential for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with similar frameworks and agreements, given the suitability considerations. Businesses that can deliver high-quality software solutions may find other similar procurement exercises beneficial for expansion and development, as frameworks like the SLRA provide avenues to secure contracts efficiently.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the SUPS Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework, Lot 4. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Technology Platform Subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b8faae-a386-4d7b-90fe-44163334ed34 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,095 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,095 |
| 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 | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b8faae-a386-4d7b-90fe-44163334ed34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0b8faae-a386-4d7b-90fe-44163334ed34
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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