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title: "Licences to the Cambridge Structural Database"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-04-03"
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# Licences to the Cambridge Structural Database

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db279649-7da2-4b84-aa36-45cc256c1509

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has completed a tender titled "Licences to the Cambridge Structural Database." This procurement falls under the software supply services category, with an estimated value of £55,000. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2020. This procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and it officially concluded on 31st December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software supply sector, particularly those experienced in providing database licences and support services. Companies that specialise in software development, IT consulting, or those with niche expertise in structural databases would be well-positioned to compete and benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. The awarded contract to Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre indicates a demand for quality suppliers in this specialised field.

## Notice

A Single Sourcing Action process was followed for this particular requirement and has been approved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e27372-bd5d-4ecb-b784-2cddf59d3b67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC DATA CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2020 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e27372-bd5d-4ecb-b784-2cddf59d3b67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e27372-bd5d-4ecb-b784-2cddf59d3b67
  3rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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