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DDaT25522 - Skills Business Licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Dec 2025 at 14:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DDaT25522 - Skills Business Licenses" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, with their premises located at Polaris House. This contract, under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," falls within the central government public authority sector. The procurement stage is complete, marked by the award date on 25th November 2025, and a contract period set to last from 26th November 2025 to 25th November 2026. The procurement method was direct, with UK Research and Innovation choosing PLURALSIGHT LLC, a large-scale supplier from the United States, due to technical reasons necessitating the selection of this particular supplier without a competitive process.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in software and information systems. Companies that can offer unique products or services, such as specialized software development firms or those with technologically advanced solutions, are well-suited to compete in similar non-competitive procurements when technical specifications dictate supplier choice. The contract's focus on skills business licenses highlights an ongoing demand for innovative digital learning platforms, an area ripe for growth and development. As the contract award indicates the economic viability of niche services in high-demand sectors, businesses able to provide tailored digital solutions may find further engagement opportunities with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25522 - Skills Business Licenses

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition procurement exercise due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Skills Business Licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081092-2025
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PLURALSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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