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title: "DDaT25508 - Virtualization Platform Licence"
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# DDaT25508 - Virtualization Platform Licence

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb60b819-ff6e-4aee-920d-c5f998703075

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has announced the award of a contract for the supply of a Virtualization Platform Licence under procurement process ID DDaT25508. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category and utilises a selective procurement method via a Call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 47,540.64, is set to commence on 25th December 2025 and will conclude on 22nd December 2026. The award notice, not a call for competition, was published on 2nd December 2025. The delivery address is specified at postal code OX11 0QX, indicating its relevance to businesses operating within or capable of servicing locations in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of virtualisation software and associated services. Due to its compatibility with SMEs, companies of smaller to medium scale can benefit from engaging in similar procurements within this sector. Although this specific contract has been awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, large businesses can also observe and prepare for potential forthcoming opportunities in the same market segment through the software products framework agreement. Companies with expertise in software solutions and an interest in sustainable business growth through governmental contracts will find this award process insightful for future engagements with public procurement initiatives led by UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Virtualization Platform Licence. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure in line with the Software Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed752f7a-9136-4fed-9aef-096e3fc51891 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,540 |
| 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 | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed752f7a-9136-4fed-9aef-096e3fc51891

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed752f7a-9136-4fed-9aef-096e3fc51891
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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