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05 Aug 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns the acquisition of software licences by UK Research and Innovation, facilitated through UK Shared Business Services Limited. The contract, titled "DDaT26402 - Software Licences," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement location is specified by the postal code CB2 0QH, indicative of a Cambridge-based requirement. Concluded at the award stage, this contract followed a competitive quotation procedure below the threshold, with the process declaring completion on 7th July 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 28th August 2026 and conclude on 27th August 2027. Key details include a contract value of £12,792.02 GBP and the procurement was categorised under goods, with a restricted procurement method labelled as limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the provision of software solutions and licences. The project is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the competitive quotation approach adopted. As the procurement is focused on software systems, firms with expertise in this sector may find this an excellent opportunity to establish or expand their footprint with UK Research and Innovation. Moreover, since this falls under a limited procurement method, businesses capable of delivering quality solutions in competitive settings can benefit from engaging in such contracts. With its efficient competitive quotation procedure, it presents a promising pathway for businesses looking to collaborate with public sector bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT26402 - Software Licences

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Software Licences. This has been sourced via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cf70423-a2ec-4154-82d9-45023727101b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c154b5-b556-4fe7-ba89-939c0f26d600
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,792 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,792 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIENCE SUITE INC T/A BIORENDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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