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DDaT26023 - Software Subscription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

A public procurement process for a software subscription has been executed by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, identified as DDaT26023, falls under the main category of goods, specifically software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold and was carried out without competition due to a lack of reasonable alternatives. The process culminated in an award to BOX.COM (UK) LTD on 2nd February 2026, and the contract will be active from 25th February 2026 to 25th February 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the technology and software industry, particularly those able to provide niche or specialised software solutions. While this specific contract did not involve a competitive process, understanding such requirements can help potential suppliers align their offerings with future needs of organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Large-scale suppliers with capabilities in software subscriptions would find such opportunities beneficial for growth, especially when engaging with central government authorities willing to procure through direct methods without competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26023 - Software Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Software Subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061452
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009003-2026
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
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 1-2 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, 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

BOX.COM (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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