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DDaT25520 - Software Licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Nov 2025 at 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, conducted a direct procurement of software licenses under the title "DDaT25520 - Software Licenses." The procurement process, marked as complete and executed without competition due to technical reasons, was overseen by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The contract was awarded to ANSYS UK Ltd on 24 November 2025, with the delivery scheduled to start on 15 December 2025 and end on 14 December 2026. This procurement falls under the central government authority category, with the software pertaining to license management packages across the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers limited opportunities for business growth given its direct nature, favouring a single supplier due to the absence of viable alternatives. However, the situation provides insights into procurement methods used when technical specifications restrict competition. Businesses specialising in software license management that can offer exclusive solutions could benefit from understanding market dynamics and tailoring their strategies to fit niche needs such as those outlined in this contract. Firms aiming to engage with governmental agencies might explore developing unique solutions that can match criteria unsuitable for broader competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25520 - Software Licenses

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e89e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076973-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 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
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

ANSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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