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DDaT25098 - Management System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Apr 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation pertains to the acquisition of a management system, classified under the industry category of "Public authority - central government." This process falls under the procurement stage of an award, with the procurement method noted as direct, conducted without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives. The contract, identified as DDaT25098, has been awarded to iManage EMEA Ltd. Key dates include the contract start on 31st March 2025 and its end on 30th March 2026. The primary location for this procurement is Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software packages and information systems. Given the procurement method and specific requirements, businesses with expertise in management systems are particularly well-suited to take advantage of similar opportunities in the future. SMEs like iManage EMEA Ltd, which was awarded this contract, demonstrate the potential for smaller enterprises to secure contracts from public authorities without competition, provided they meet critical procurement needs. This model presents an avenue for significant growth for businesses adept in delivering niche or highly specialised services within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT25098 - Management System

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to these services. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Management System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012258-2025
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,127 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 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, ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IMANAGE EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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