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DDaT25549 - Software Subscription 2026-2027

UK Research and Innovation

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20 Jan 2026 at 16:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT25549 - Software Subscription 2026-2027" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon. Operating in the industry category of software and IT services, this procurement relates to a direct, non-competitive contract for a software subscription. The process reached the award stage on 20th January 2026, with a contract period set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The procurement is classified under goods, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, with its delivery location indicated as the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software and IT services. Although the competition was limited due to technical reasons, businesses with niche software solutions could align themselves for future opportunities where specific expertise is required. The procurement was executed below threshold and without competition, indicating that businesses with unique or specialised offerings are well-suited to meet similar procurement needs in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25549 - Software Subscription 2026-2027

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Annual subscription to specific software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005014-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
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
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

BUILDING COST INFORMATION SERVICE LIMITED (BCIS)

Further Information

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