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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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19 Oct 2026 at 15:19

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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

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), through Innovate UK, procured a subscription to the ScaleX High Growth Index, together with set-up, tailoring, licensing and annual maintenance support. The service supports Innovate UK’s credit assessment process, using the index’s scoring models and methodology as its foundation. This is a software subscription and related maintenance and consultancy service, rather than a purchase of physical goods or construction work. The procurement was arranged as a single lot and the award covers delivery in the United Kingdom. The requirement combines access to the index with its initial configuration and ongoing support, so it is relevant to suppliers working with business-growth assessment tools, credit scoring software, software licensing or maintenance services for public-sector users.

The procurement is complete and a contract was awarded to SME Insights Group Ltd. UKRI used a direct award because the supplier owns the scoring models and related methodology underpinning Innovate UK’s credit assessment process. The stated evaluation basis was therefore the supplier’s exclusive ownership of the relevant intellectual property and rights. The award was dated 11 December 2025. The contract was signed on 18 February 2026 and ran from 19 February to 30 September 2026. Its value was £357,300 excluding VAT and £428,760 including VAT. There was one lot, marked as suitable for SMEs. The contract is recorded as terminated, with the recorded rationale classified as contract completion; implementation ended on 30 September 2026.

For suppliers assessing whether similar work fits their business, the key commercial point is that UKRI bought a specialist index subscription together with set-up, tailoring, licensing and continuing maintenance, for use in Innovate UK’s credit assessment. The supplier selected for this requirement owned the scoring models and methodology on which that assessment relied; comparable ownership or rights to the core intellectual property would therefore be central to competing for the same requirement. The single-lot structure and SME-suitable designation indicate that the work was not restricted to large suppliers or divided into smaller packages. Relevant experience would include providing a business-growth assessment index and supporting its configuration, licensing and maintenance for a public-sector client. The contract’s recorded completion provides evidence of a defined, time-limited requirement from this buyer.

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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/098597-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 202510 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
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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

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