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UKRI-4803 SFG20 Licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Mar 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, UK, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of SFG20 Licenses for building maintenance specifications. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The tender, titled "UKRI-4803 SFG20 Licenses," concluded with a contract signed on 17 March 2025. The contract period spans from 30 March 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a total value of £68,399.86.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in license management software packages and development services. The contract was awarded to Besa Publications Ltd, a large supplier based in Penrith, UK. Businesses offering similar goods and services, particularly in the realm of building maintenance specifications, can explore potential collaborations and future tenders with UKRI. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process, advantageous for companies looking to secure government contracts with specific expertise and established capabilities in the required industry category.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4803 SFG20 Licenses

Notice Description

The purchase of SFG20 Licenses for building maintenance specifications. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=931659389

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eec6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010030-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
Contact Name
Chloe Lacy
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793 442000

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

BESA PUBLICATIONS

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