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DDaT25125 - Business Security Licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Mar 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process for Business Security software licences, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The buying organisation undertook a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 11th March 2025. The contract runs from 14th March 2025 to 13th March 2026, with a total gross value of £23,053.56. This procurement is recorded under the title "DDaT25125 - Business Security Licenses".

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software security solutions. Large-scale enterprises, in particular, would benefit from competing in such tenders, given the nature of the direct, below-threshold procurement method. The primary supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, a large organisation, is an indicative fit for similar future contracts. This tender allows businesses to establish or reinforce their presence in providing essential security software to central government authorities.

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Notice Title

DDaT25125 - Business Security Licenses

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Business Security software licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f875
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011133-2025
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


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
£19,211 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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