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DDaT25325 - Storage Protect licences

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation, revolves around the purchase of Storage Protect licences under the contract ID DDaT25325. Classified within the services industry, this public procurement was executed through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold status. The primary location for this contract is the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage having reached completion on 5th September 2025. The contract, now in its active phase, spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. Key dates include the signing on 2nd September 2025, and the contract's total value equates to £23,580 net (£28,296 gross).

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for companies involved in subscription services, such as R-Com Consulting Limited, the awarded supplier. Enterprises focusing on providing IT and data protection solutions can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence. SMEs may find this procurement beneficial owing to its limited competition approach, which favours nimble and specialised firms capable of delivering tailored services to government entities. The collaboration with a central government authority like UK Research and Innovation provides credibility and potential future business opportunities through heightened visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT25325 - Storage Protect licences

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 Storage Protect licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054243-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,580 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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

R-COM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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