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UKRI-5209 IUK ScaleX High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:37

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06 Feb 2026 at 14:40

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11 Dec 2025 at 15:57

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11 Dec 2025 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKRI-5209 IUK ScaleX High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support is spearheaded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, classified under software programming and consultancy services, aims to include setup, tailoring fees, licence fees, and annual maintenance. The agreement has progressed to the award stage with SME Insights Group Ltd as the supplier and is scheduled to be active from 19th February 2026 until 30th September 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct award process, justified by the supplier's ownership of the proprietary scoring models essential to Innovate UK's credit assessment methodology. The contract was signed on 18th February 2026 for a value of £428,760 gross and £357,300 net.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities due to its focus on high-growth index subscription and support solutions, potentially paving the way for innovative collaborations and advancements in credit assessment processes. The direct award method highlights the importance of intellectual property rights, indicating a preference for specialised service providers or SMEs with exclusive methodologies or technologies in software programming and consultancy services. Firms specialising in bespoke software solutions, especially those capable of offering tailored consulting services, are well-suited to deliver value in such engagements, thereby establishing themselves as pivotal players in this industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5209 IUK ScaleX High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support

Notice Description

UKRI-5209 IUK High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support Agreement to include set up, tailoring fees, licence fee and annual maintenance

Procurement Information

The supplier owns the scoring models and related methodology which forms the foundation of Innovate UK's credit assessment process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f427
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015437-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£357,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£357,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 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 & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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