--- title: "UKSBS DDaT23220 The provision of technical consultancy support services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df0f3835-5358-4b7e-a35c-8c1579156b9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df0f3835-5358-4b7e-a35c-8c1579156b9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df0f3835-5358-4b7e-a35c-8c1579156b9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df0f3835-5358-4b7e-a35c-8c1579156b9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-04-15" --- # UKSBS DDaT23220 The provision of technical consultancy support services Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df0f3835-5358-4b7e-a35c-8c1579156b9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df0f3835-5358-4b7e-a35c-8c1579156b9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df0f3835-5358-4b7e-a35c-8c1579156b9f.json) ## Summary UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) maintains a contract under the NHS DWS framework for technical consultancy support services. This tender involves modifications to the original agreement, reflecting the award to Softcat plc. Initially drafted for a duration of 24 months, the contract has undergone variations extending its timeline to 2nd July 2027. The procurement method is selective, executed through a framework agreement calling off process. The services fall within the IT category, encompassing consulting, software development, and internet support, with delivery linked to Swindon, England. The present stage of the procurement is an award update, captured on 15th April 2026, highlighting adjustments made to the contract’s financial and temporal bounds. This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the IT sector, particularly those adept at offering consultancy and software development services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable contenders for this contract. With a significant budget allocation of up to £4,500,000 and extension potentials, businesses specializing in technical consultancy can leverage this engagement to expand their footprint in public sector collaborations. The framework agreement method ensures a streamlined participation process, making it conducive for entities that have previously engaged with NHS DWS frameworks or similar selective procurement competitions. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services had a requirement for the provision of technical consultancy support services. This call-off contract has been sourced via a further competition under the NHS DWS framework (SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411) The contract set up is initial 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 month subject to requirement and budgetary approval. Variation 001 has been implemented to extend the initial end date of the contract to 2nd December 2025. This is a time only extension with no value attached. Variation 002 has been implemented to utilise the optional PS1,500,000.00 excluding VAT value that was included within the original contract. The end date of the contract has also been adjusted to reflect the original optional extension end date of 2nd July 2026. Variation 003 has been implemented to extend the initial end date of the contract to 2nd July 2027. This is a time only extension with no value attached. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad66072-411a-44cc-9acb-50b080ece350 | | 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 | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 2 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,500,000 | | 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 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 | 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 - 15 Apr 2026 at 09:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad66072-411a-44cc-9acb-50b080ece350 - 13 Nov 2025 at 13:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad66072-411a-44cc-9acb-50b080ece350 - 20 Jul 2023 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad66072-411a-44cc-9acb-50b080ece350 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad66072-411a-44cc-9acb-50b080ece350 15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9d1201eb-fa60-4678-8fb4-845f2df04bbd ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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