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DDaT25301 Software Support Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Jul 2025 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to the "DDaT25301 Software Support Services" contract, focusing on network management software services. The procurement stage is currently at the contract award phase, with the process being concluded on 22nd July 2025. The procurement was executed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. It was conducted through a direct method, following a limited competition below the threshold, without competition. The contract has been awarded to S8080 LIMITED, which will deliver the services from 7th July 2025 to 18th June 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in software support services. Businesses that excel in providing network management software solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With the procurement managed by a central public authority, it represents a valuable opportunity to expand business operations within the public sector. Companies with similar skill sets and capacities might consider monitoring UK Research and Innovation's future procurement needs to participate in coming opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25301 Software Support Services

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 Software support services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042020-2025
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

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 18 Jun 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

S8080

Further Information

Notice Documents

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