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UKRI-5140 ScaleX-Invest Software Subscription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Nov 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), pertains to the "UKRI-5140 ScaleX-Invest Software Subscription" programme. Categorised under software programming and consultancy services, the procurement takes place in Swindon, Wiltshire. The process, which falls under direct procurement without competition, was initiated and completed in the award stage as of 5th November 2025. The associated contract commenced on 7th October 2025, with an end date of 31st December 2025. This project is legally grounded on the UKPGA 2023/54 framework.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke software development and consultancy services. SME Insights Group Ltd, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the types of businesses poised well for such contracts, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on innovation and custom solutions. Participation in public authority contracts like this can foster business growth by providing stable revenue streams and enhancing credibility through collaborations with central government entities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5140 ScaleX-Invest Software Subscription

Notice Description

Early Metrics Index Score bespoke questionnaire development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071094-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

SME INSIGHTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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