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DDaT25246 - Web-based Platform

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 May 2025 at 11:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT25246 - Web-based Platform" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement, in the goods category, involved the acquisition of Web-based Platform Licences, with the contract being directly awarded to the American Chemical Society due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Swindon is the location for this procurement, with the process currently in the completion stage. Although initiated in 2025, the contract stands active from 20th May 2025 and is slated to end by 28th February 2028. The procurement was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This contract presents an opportunity for suppliers able to deliver specialised web-based platforms, particularly those operating at a large scale, to understand the types of specific demands and needs present in government-related IT procurements. For businesses within the software package and information systems sector, this tender underscores the potential to develop niche capabilities that align with government standards and fulfil technical requirements where competition is limited. While the direct procurement method was used in this instance, understanding such avenues can be vital for businesses aiming to strategically position themselves for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25246 - Web-based Platform

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, required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Web-based Platform Licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028438-2025
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
£21,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 2-3 years
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

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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