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DDaT25094

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Apr 2025 at 13:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for the provision of Anti-Phishing Software (tender ID: DDaT25094) under a limited competition procurement exercise. The procurement is classified under the industry category of software package and information systems and will be executed across various locations within the United Kingdom. The contract, signed on 25 March 2025, starts on 20 April 2025 and concludes on 19 April 2026, with a gross value of £94,801.20. The procurement method was below threshold, reflecting a limited competition approach.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those offering innovative anti-phishing technologies. Large-scale technology providers like SOFTCAT PLC, who have been awarded this contract, are well-suited for such tenders, highlighting growth potential for companies with robust cybersecurity products. The involvement of organisations such as UK Shared Business Services Ltd indicates opportunities for collaboration and support for businesses entering this competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25094

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 Anti-Phishing Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050355
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015289-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£79,001 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, ddatprocurement@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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