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PS25141 - Innovate Pilot Proposal

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Jun 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation focuses on the "PS25141 - Innovate Pilot Proposal," aimed at programme management and delivery within the services category. The procurement employs a direct method, executed below the threshold without competition. The tender, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, is concluded and the contract awarded to XPAND GROUP LTD. The geographical area for service delivery is the United Kingdom, with a contract period starting on 30th April 2025 and ending on 29th April 2026. This contract, valued at £40,000 excluding VAT, was officially signed on 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in licence management software development, especially those that can offer programme management solutions. Businesses in the small and medium enterprise category could find this contract conducive to growth due to its focus on innovative delivery solutions without requiring competitive bidding. Additionally, the engagement with UK Research and Innovation, a notable public authority within central government, provides a credible platform for business expansion and long-term collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

PS25141 - Innovate Pilot Proposal

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition. This Contract is to cover Xpand Deliver - Programme Management & Delivery Pilot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05468c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031471-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 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, professionalservices@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

XPAND GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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