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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4739 Admin by Request Workstation device license

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the “GB-Swindon: UKRI-4739 Admin by Request Workstation device license”. This tender falls under the industry category of licence management software packages within the services sector. The procurement contract, valued at £50,778, was awarded to Softcat plc for the supply and management of the necessary workstation device licences. The contract period is from 8 February 2025 to 18 February 2026, with the award date being 7 February 2025. The procurement stage is complete, and the awarded contract documents will be made available on the UKRI website within 30 days.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software and IT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive licence management solutions. Large enterprises, like Softcat plc, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes due to their capability to handle large-scale service requirements and complex software management tasks. This contract presents an opportunity to establish or strengthen business relationships with UK Research & Innovation, a prominent UK government-backed organisation, and to demonstrate expertise in managing critical IT infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4739 Admin by Request Workstation device license

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Admin by Request. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d5158db-9b60-48a1-99ef-e9db0eebfee6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd77cc6-ca4e-42e8-a10f-84943cf10d6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,778 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,778 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2025 - 18 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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