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DDaT25266 - Onboard Software Subcription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Jul 2025 at 13:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, has been concluded for the provision of an onboard software subscription, specifically handled by a direct procurement method due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, identified as DDaT25266, involved centrally allocated government resources for goods relating to license management software and subscription services. Passageways (UK) Ltd, located in High Wycombe, emerged as the awarded supplier. The procurement has moved from the tender to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 18 June 2025 and ending on 17 September 2025. The activities took place mainly in the United Kingdom, with key publication details available as of 15 July 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses adept in providing specialised software solutions, particularly those related to software licensing and management. Companies with expertise in bespoke software subscriptions that fulfill unique technical requirements could find similar procurement processes advantageous to their growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Passageways (UK) Ltd could gain foothold by developing niche offerings that meet specific governmental needs without competition, capitalising on untapped segments within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25266 - Onboard Software 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 Onboard Software Subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040076-2025
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
£10,094 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Sep 2025 1-6 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

PASSAGEWAYS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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