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CSP26099- Start-Up Hubs licence

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Jan 2026 at 09:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for the "CSP26099- Start-Up Hubs licence," categorised under software package and information systems. The procurement was completed through a direct method without competition, citing no reasonable alternatives. This contract was signed on 27 January 2026, with the contract period set from 26 February 2026 to 26 December 2028. The total gross amount of the contract is £14,130, and the project is located in the United Kingdom. The award stage of the procurement process has been completed, with Statista Ltd, an SME based in London, serving as the supplier. Key procurement documents were published on 28 January 2026, with no competition phase due to the procurement method.

The procurement of the "CSP26099- Start-Up Hubs licence" presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing unique digital solutions for start-up environments. This opportunity is well-suited to SMEs with capabilities in delivering insights and licences related to start-up ecosystems. Although the procurement process for this contract was not competitive, businesses similar to Statista Ltd, with expertise in developing and managing digital information systems, might consider preparing for potential future opportunities by enhancing their strategic capabilities to offer distinctive solutions directly to government entities like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26099- Start-Up Hubs licence

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Europe's Leading Start-Up Hubs licence, award and Insights Report

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061067
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007393-2026
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

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
£11,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 26 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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, policy@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

STATISTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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