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PS26029 - ECA Subscription, tax programmes and calculator

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined in this document involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, aiming to secure an ECA Subscription, tax programmes, and calculator services. With a location in Swindon, United Kingdom, this procurement falls within the central government classification. It was executed directly without competition, classified as below threshold and non-competitive, due to the absence of reasonable alternatives, marking its status as complete. The contract notice, published on 19th February 2026, detailed that the contract period commenced on 13th February 2026 and will conclude on 13th March 2027, with the service supplier being Employment Conditions Abroad Ltd, based in London. This procurement relates to legal services, executed within the broader UK region.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of offering subscriptions and advanced tax programme solutions. Employment Conditions Abroad Ltd, an SME, has secured the contract, demonstrating potential for small and medium enterprises adept in similar offerings to compete in future procurement processes. The contract enhances business visibility and connection to key government entities, making it suitable for SMEs aiming to establish substantial relations and leverage government-associated procurement benefits. Businesses prepared to deliver specific, specialised services under non-competitive circumstances may find similar opportunities appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26029 - ECA Subscription, tax programmes and calculator

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. ECA Subscription, tax programmes and calculator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015110-2026
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 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, professionalservices@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

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS ABROAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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