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title: "UK SBS IT150059 Design Software Maintenance and Support"
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# UK SBS IT150059 Design Software Maintenance and Support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6dc750a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "UK SBS IT150059 Design Software Maintenance and Support," conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender falls within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The tender period ended on 19th November 2015, while the contract's duration extends from 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017. The procurement method followed was an open procedure below the threshold, and various locations for service delivery include the United Kingdom and other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, software maintenance, and data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from participating in this open procurement process, as it allows for competitive bids from a diverse range of suppliers. Well-suited businesses should have a valid DUNS number to register with the eSourcing Suite and should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in maintaining and supporting design software systems.

## Notice

Maintenance of design software and associated data management software. Additional information: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a280fe-995f-44a8-a339-443104d6f4f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2016 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,850 |
| 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 | CUTTING EDGE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a280fe-995f-44a8-a339-443104d6f4f5
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e62f2b-2a5f-430b-bfc3-71dc467e9e93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a280fe-995f-44a8-a339-443104d6f4f5
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e62f2b-2a5f-430b-bfc3-71dc467e9e93
  5th November 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1132066-03d0-479c-8f5c-643db1990e75
  IT 150059 - Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/446d0ad0-a2e5-4896-8462-463e93a29354
  S1 - Services Contract - low value
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88ca8ae2-1980-464b-a56f-d2afdc1b5c6a
  AW 5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68d58c46-b224-4a6f-a9e0-61ead1c6140b
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63c45128-66d5-4ca3-9ac4-184f9fbee812
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4c1eccd-7527-4a29-98ae-75eb8e4c4790
  UK SBS IT150059 Design Software Maintenance and Support
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04f1b213-048f-4051-ad2d-19d7bf67c4d2
  IT 150059 - Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/045cbfdd-5cc7-473f-983e-42b2a8942d19
  S1 - Services Contract - low value
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d62bb97a-bd8b-493d-a9df-24b299261e0d
  AW 5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32c3cbf2-3d5f-4bb2-93fd-2dd3aafd50ff
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74f37823-76e7-47ea-a423-b0f39801d11c
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba417c04-3c62-4a3a-b722-95c002c10d7c
  UK SBS IT150059 Design Software Maintenance and Support

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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