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DDaT25324 - Management Subscription Software

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Aug 2025 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DDaT25324 - Management Subscription Software" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was concluded without a competitive exercise due to the absence of viable competition for technical reasons, with the direct award going to Total AOC Solutions Ltd. This contract, valued at £21,913.32, was signed on 30th July 2025 and covers the provision of software packages and information systems until 30th July 2026. The process is classified under goods and completed under the tender initiation type, with no competition procurement method at a below-threshold level.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology firms that specialise in subscription-based software solutions, particularly those capable of meeting specific technical requirements. Businesses like Total AOC Solutions Ltd demonstrate a notable opportunity to expand their portfolio in providing tailored software solutions to central government bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with unique technical offerings or niche specialisations could find similar direct award tenders as a growth pathway by highlighting their distinct capabilities. Such government contracts not only bring financial benefits but also bolster credibility and showcase expertise in delivering critical technology services.

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Notice Title

DDaT25324 - Management Subscription Software

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition procurement exercise. Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Management Subscription Software .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049676-2025
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


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
£21,913 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 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, 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

TOTAL AOC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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