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UKRI-5523-DEVSECOPS REVIEW

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Dec 2025 at 16:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Dec 2025 at 14:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-5523-DEVSECOPS REVIEW," which involves an in-depth assessment of existing application platforms. The procurement falls under the services category and is related to IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The specific procurement method employed was a direct award due to the supplier's unique technical capabilities. The award was given to Control Plane, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and will end on 31st October 2026, covering various regions of the United Kingdom, specifically UKI and UKK14. The total contract value is set at GBP 178,753.82, with a standstill period ending on 22nd December 2025. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase as of 10th December 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and technical assessments, particularly those with expertise in DevSecOps. Given the project's demand for specialised technical knowledge, companies operating within the IT services sector, and particularly SMEs with unique capabilities in the analysis and review of application platforms, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Such projects not only offer financial gains but also the potential for ongoing collaborations and enhanced industry standing for firms with proven expertise in advanced technology assessments and implementation. This tender underlines the importance of maintaining a niche technical advantage and the value of demonstrating unique skills to secure direct awards in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5523-DEVSECOPS REVIEW

Notice Description

DEVSECOPS provides an analysis of the existing application platform, an area not included within the scope of the DevSecOps project, to enable an in-depth assessment of current processes, configuration, and design

Procurement Information

Supplier has unique technical knowledge and experience of this project and is the only one capable of delivering the review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082181-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,961 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

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

CONTROL PLANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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