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DDaT25555 - Platform website

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Dec 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "DDaT25555 - Platform website" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, classified under the central government public authority in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, which focuses on design support services within the services industry category, was finalised without a competitive process, using a direct procurement method. The procurement stage has moved to the award phase, with the process being marked as complete. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 17 December 2025, with a contract period starting on 5 January 2026 and ending on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in design support services, particularly those that have the capacity to offer innovative digital solutions. The contract, valued at £19,524.40 with a gross amount of £23,429.28, has been awarded to S8080 Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise located in Swansea. Businesses with expertise in platform website development and design services would have been well-suited to compete for similar contracts, fostering business growth by building relationships with key government agencies.

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Notice Title

DDaT25555 - Platform website

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without a competitive procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Platform website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fdce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086322-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,524 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

S8080

Further Information

Notice Documents

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