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Published 7 Apr 2026

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DDaT26131 - Server Licences

Authority: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Call-off from a framework agreement
CPV: Industry specific software package (48100000)
Published contract value£29,040Exc. VAT
Contract ends 19 Mar 2027
Awarded to Softcat PLC
Contract starts 20 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****

UK Research and Innovate had a requirement for Server Licences.

This procurement has been conducted via Direct Award against SLRA Lot 1 Framework.

Published procurement details

Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Buyer reference
DDaT26131
Category
Goods
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Selective
Additional classifications 1: Reference
48219700
Additional classifications 1: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 1: Description
Communications server software package
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
OX11 0QX

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    17 Mar 2026
  2. Contract starts
    20 Mar 2026
  3. Notice published
    7 Apr 2026
  4. Contract ends
    19 Mar 2027

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITEDContracting authority Polaris House, SWINDON, SN2 1FL, EnglandContact name, email
    Identifier
    sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m · GB-SRS

Suppliers named on the notice

  • Softcat PLCSupplier Fieldhouse Lane MARLOW SL7 1LW UNITED KINGDOM
    Identifier
    02174990 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
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Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-614a0b4e-e11c-4ecd-a9e1-6e6de8df7422-2026-04-07T15:25:39+01:00
Published
7 Apr 2026
Latest update
7 Apr 2026
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-614a0b4e-e11c-4ecd-a9e1-6e6de8df7422
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-614a0b4e-e11c-4ecd-a9e1-6e6de8df7422-1