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DDaT25503 - Software licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Nov 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the public contract titled "DDaT25503 - Software licenses" has concluded, managed by UK Research and Innovation and facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," with the main procurement category being goods. The process was conducted using a limited competition procurement method, below the threshold, and the contract has been awarded to A24 GROUP LIMITED. The contract commenced on 11th November 2025 and is set to end on 10th November 2026, with a total gross value of GBP 40,500.79. The contract was officially signed on 10th November 2025 and is active as of the date of publication, 27th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software providers, especially those already experienced in delivering software packages to governmental bodies. SMEs, like A24 GROUP LIMITED, who possess the capability to meet software licensing needs, are well-positioned to leverage similar procurement opportunities in the future. Participating in such tenders can facilitate business growth by establishing connections with central government entities like UK Research and Innovation, and by potentially securing repeat contracts that reinforce market presence and increase revenue streams within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT25503 - Software licenses

Notice Description

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077737-2025
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
£33,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 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

A24 GROUP

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