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title: "DDaT24585 - BGS F5 Partner Support Requirement"
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# DDaT24585 - BGS F5 Partner Support Requirement

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcdccdbb-5169-4e79-96eb-aba15ee4aea0

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## Summary

The procurement process by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the provision of IT services under the project titled "DDaT24585 - BGS F5 Partner Support Requirement." Classified under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000), this contract focuses on supporting British Geological Survey's F5 infrastructure. The procurement process has reached the award stage with a contract value of £47,445.48. The key dates include the tender period end date of 31 January 2025, the award date on 12 February 2025, and the contract period starting from 21 March 2025 and ending on 20 March 2026. The services are to be delivered in NG12 5GG, England.

This tender presents robust opportunities for business growth, particularly for IT service firms capable of providing specialised support in F5 infrastructure management. As the procurement method was a competitive quotation below the threshold, it is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which could offer competitive solutions. The awarded company, Softcat PLC, indicates that large-scale firms with extensive IT service capabilities also stand a significant chance of securing such contracts. This competitive environment encourages improvement and diversification in business offerings, thereby fostering innovation and business expansion within the IT services sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of BGS F5 Partner Support. This has been sourced via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d7d11f-3858-41e6-8f88-988e58d821f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,445 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,445 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d7d11f-3858-41e6-8f88-988e58d821f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d7d11f-3858-41e6-8f88-988e58d821f3
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/055be825-1dee-40b1-85d3-931eb6d85dd2

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