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UKRI-4266 RStudio Software

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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10 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for RStudio Software, a tool used for data analysis with the R programming language. This award falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and is classified as goods. The contract was awarded on 6th September 2024 to Posit Software, which is based in Boston, United States. This procurement process was conducted via a limited procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, adhering to regulation 32,(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in data analysis and R programming. It is well-suited for technology firms capable of delivering high-quality, specialised software products that meet stringent technical requirements. Companies looking to expand into public sector contracts, especially those able to offer unique technical solutions lacking in current competition, will find this type of procurement favourable for business growth.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4266 RStudio Software

Notice Description

RStudio Software - used by those working with R programming language in data analysis to import, access, transform, explore, plot and model data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RStudio Software - used by those working with R programming language in data analysis to import, access, transform, explore, plot and model data. 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/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Procurement Information

The contract was award without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32,(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Regulations 2015 - Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000830-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,025 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSIT SOFTWARE

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