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UKRI-5012 - SDR UK DATA CATALOGUE (OPEN)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Nov 2025 at 17:04

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04 Sep 2025 at 10:50

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06 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for the "SDR UK Data Catalogue" under the Smart Data Research UK programme. This initiative aims to leverage new data forms to foster research and innovation, promoting social and economic benefit. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI conducted this procurement using the open procedure method. The process began with a tender notice on 6th June 2025, followed by an award stage on 4th September 2025, and concluded with the contract signed on 21st October 2025. The contract with MetadataWorks Ltd commenced on 22nd October 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2029, with a total contract value of £488,958, emphasising software packages and information systems within the UKK14 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, especially those involved in software development and data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling smart data and delivering innovative solutions for social and economic strategies are well-positioned to benefit. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can expand their service offerings, build strategic partnerships, and enhance their reputation within the public sector. The procurement process was open, creating a competitive environment encouraging SMEs to submit bids, as seen with MetadataWorks Ltd as the supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5012 - SDR UK DATA CATALOGUE (OPEN)

Notice Description

The Smart Data Research UK programme (SDR UK) is a UKRI initiative delivered by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) designed to harness the potential of new forms of data for research and innovation and addressing social and economic challenges. www.sdruk.ukri.org Smart data includes data from mobile apps, navigation systems, social media, sensors in consumer devices, and digital transactions, encompassing information about individuals, organisations, systems, or the physical environment. This type of data can allow researchers to identify and understand patterns in human behaviour, such as spending habits, mobility, social interactions and health practices. This can be used to address social and economic challenges by informing new policies or practices and contributing to new innovations which deliver social and economic benefits. The SDR UK programme is being delivered through a centrally coordinated, federated infrastructure comprising: *A Strategic Hub team, embedded in ESRC, providing leadership, coordination and oversight, a programme of citizen-centred involvement and engagement and an ethics and legal resource to provide support and assurance to the public, researchers and partners on responsible research. *Federated data services cultivating long-term partnerships with data owners, providing curated access to data for priority areas of research interest. The ESRC will work iteratively to develop integration across the data infrastructures, working towards a federated model. Six data services have been appointed, each with a specific thematic focus, which will acquire, steward and enable safe access to smart data over the period 2024 - 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071412-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£407,465 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£407,465 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Contact Name
CORPORATE PROCUREMENT
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METADATAWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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