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DDaT25066 - Software license

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Feb 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for software license management under the title "DDaT25066 - Software license". The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically "License management software package", and it is located in the UK. This procurement, which is in the award stage, was conducted via a direct award method below the competition threshold. A key date to note is the contract signing on 24 February 2025, with the contract's period running from 25 February 2025 to 23 February 2026. The key procuring entity involved in this process is the UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software and IT services, particularly those specialising in license management software. Companies suited to compete in such tenders would ideally be small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on providing specialised software solutions. Given the procurement method of direct award below threshold, businesses with established relations and proven track records with public sector organisations, like UK Research and Innovation, are more likely to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

DDaT25066 - Software license

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a Direct Award below threshold Brief Description of Requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e804
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007252-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DATENNA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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