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title: "DDaT19291 Collaboration and File Sharing Workspace"
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# DDaT19291 Collaboration and File Sharing Workspace

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7565c0d-adf1-4f66-85ff-171b674ef61b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract titled "DDaT19291 Collaboration and File Sharing Workspace" to Ninian Solutions Limited. This procurement process was undertaken in the information technology sector, specifically focusing on library and document management software. The contract, valued at £110,000, spans from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2021, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The award is part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS RM1557.11 G Cloud 11 framework.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth, especially for businesses specialising in secure cloud-based solutions and collaboration tools that integrate seamlessly with Office 365. Companies that offer advanced document management and file security software, particularly those compliant with governmental standards, are well-positioned to compete in this market. Furthermore, given that the buying authority has opened the procurement process to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), there is a broad scope for diverse vendors to engage and expand their offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have purchased licences for a secure cloud-based collaboration and file sharing workspace. UKRI require a secure way in which to share files with external parties, where the size of the file exceeds email limitations. Additionally, due to the potential sensitive/confidential nature of the information, UKRI require a safe and secure method for delivery of the data. A solution that provides increased security, above and beyond that of the standard email encryption provided by Microsoft. UKRI also require a product that will easily integrate with Office 365. The contract is for an initial 12-month period with the option to extend for a further 12 months. This contract has been award in compliance with CCS RM1557.11 G Cloud 11 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c669b08a-d7d0-4f1a-94cb-a69ed2fc7886 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 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 | NINIAN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48516000 - Exchange software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48731000 - File security software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package
- 48750000 - Storage media loading software package

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2019 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c669b08a-d7d0-4f1a-94cb-a69ed2fc7886

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c669b08a-d7d0-4f1a-94cb-a69ed2fc7886
  22nd November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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