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DDaT25155 - support and maintenance subcription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Apr 2025 at 10:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, headquartered at Polaris House in Swindon, has successfully awarded a contract for support and maintenance subscription services within the information technology sector. The procurement process, carried out under a direct and non-competitive method, concluded on 11 April 2025, with the key procurement stage being the award. The contract was signed on 18 March 2025 and will be effective until 18 March 2026. The services required are related to license management software and subscription services, targeted at the area specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialised in software support and maintenance. Comsol Ltd., an SME based in Cambridge, has been identified as the supplier, showcasing the opportunities available for smaller companies in securing government contracts through direct procurement methods. Businesses with expertise in subscription services and technical software solutions are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, potentially leading to increased revenue and partnership with central government authorities. The contract’s nature and specificity highlight the importance of niche technical skills and reliable service delivery in winning such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25155 - support and maintenance subcription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a support and maintenance subcription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050138
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014521-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk, 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

COMSOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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