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DDaT25523 - Literacy Support Software

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Jan 2026 at 09:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation, focuses on the acquisition of Literacy Support Software. This project falls within the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being signed on 7th January 2026 and set to commence on 17th February 2026. This is a direct procurement method undertaken without competition, due to the necessity of a unique supplier, and below the financial threshold for competitive tendering, with a contract value of £24,883.05 excluding VAT.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the development or supply of specialised software solutions, particularly those focusing on literacy support. While the contract has been awarded to Texthelp Ltd, demonstrating the advantages for established suppliers in niche markets, new or existing software companies could leverage similar opportunities by emphasising unique capabilities and deep expertise in specialised software domains. Large-scale providers with the ability to offer unique technical solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future procurements requiring bespoke software solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25523 - Literacy Support Software

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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Literacy Support Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006451-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,883 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 24 hours
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
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

TEXTHELP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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