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DDaT25459 - Software License & Subscription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Oct 2025 at 13:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process for software licences and subscriptions titled "DDaT25459 - Software License & Subscription." The procurement was handled using a direct method "Below threshold - without competition," indicating a strategic decision due to technical reasons, where Emixa Industry Solutions Ltd was selected as the sole supplier. The contract spans from 21 October 2025 to 20 October 2028, with a total value of £26,222.40. The process is currently at the Award stage, and the primary procurement category is goods, particularly software packages and information systems across the UK.

This tender presents a unique growth opportunity for tech businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions that meet specific technical requirements. Such businesses could benefit from direct procurement processes when their offerings align with the high standards and specialised needs of governmental bodies. Engaging in similar contracts could help businesses expand their footprint in the public sector, enhancing their reputation and opening doors to further opportunities within central government departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25459 - Software License & Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition based due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Software License & Subscriptions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cef8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066360-2025
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
£21,852 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2028 3-4 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

EMIXA INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS LTD T/A EMIXA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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