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DDaT25264 - Quality Assurance Software

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Oct 2025 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "DDaT25264 - Quality Assurance Software," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement was handled using a limited competition method due to a requirement for Quality Assurance Software. The award stage has been completed, with the contract becoming active on 13th October 2025 and set to conclude on 12th October 2027. The contract is valued at £20,800 excluding VAT and was officially signed on 19th September 2025. The procurement primarily covers the UKK14 region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software development and information systems. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Silktide Limited, which succeeded in securing this contract, are well-suited for limited competition tenders. With the awarding to an SME, it highlights how smaller businesses with specialised expertise can effectively compete in public procurement. Companies with a focus on delivering high-quality assurance software solutions can leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25264 - Quality Assurance Software

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 Quality Assurance Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a81b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062230-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£20,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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

SILKTIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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