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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract for software subscription under the title DDaT26344. This award follows a selective procurement process via a call-off from the G Cloud 14 Framework. The award notice was published on 7th July 2026, and the contract commenced on 30th June 2026, lasting until 29th June 2027. The procurement is categorised under software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The buying organisation is based in Swindon, England, with a delivery reach extending to various regions, including the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands.

This procurement process presents numerous opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as it was designed to be suitable for such businesses, highlighting a welcoming environment for smaller organisations to participate in government contracts. Companies specialising in software and information systems would find this tender beneficial for fostering growth and establishing relationships with governmental entities. The contract, valued at GBP 39,375, was awarded to USERTESTING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, an SME based in Manchester. Such contracts can serve as stepping stones for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector marketplace.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT26344

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) had a requirement for software subscription. This Call Off Contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f45bbb64-5db0-4ec0-83ae-7561a3f3bf6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ebfcf2-f971-4c77-9ec0-ac412e5d1241
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£39,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 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
DSIT
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

USERTESTING TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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