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DDaT25327 - software license, access and training

UK Research and Innovation

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03 Sep 2025 at 10:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process is overseen by UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "DDaT25327 - Software license, access and training," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. Initiated through a direct procurement method due to technical reasons limiting competition, the process has already reached the completion stage. The contract, with Comet Technologies Canada Inc as the supplier, commenced on 6th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 5th August 2026. The contract details were published on 3rd September 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity primarily for businesses specialising in software and IT solutions, particularly those capable of providing specialised software with associated licensing, access, and training. Though the procurement was completed without competition, businesses looking to compete in future tenders of this nature should focus on developing unique technical solutions that meet specific buyer requirements. SMEs with niche technological capabilities in software systems may find similar opportunities beneficial for entering and establishing presence within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25327 - software license, access and training

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 ***** 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 Software license including access and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053426-2025
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
£18,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Comet Technologies Canada Inc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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