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DDaT26024 - Security Awareness Training Software Subscriptions

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for security awareness training software subscriptions, titled "DDaT26024 - Security Awareness Training Software Subscriptions," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 27th February 2026 following a limited competition approach, classified as below threshold. The contract was signed on 23rd February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 20th April 2026 and concluding on 19th April 2027. The contract, valued at £73,387.50, includes subscription services delivered within the UK under the industry category of services.

This procurement opportunity mainly suits small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in subscription services, particularly in the IT sector. The successful supplier, TheTechForce Ltd, based in Aberdeen, exemplifies the type of business that could benefit significantly from contracts like this due to its focus on software services. Business growth can be achieved by engaging with such public sector contracts, offering increased visibility and credibility within the industry. Companies that can provide tailored subscription software solutions and have a strategic approach to entering competitive procurement processes will find this type of opportunity aligns well with their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26024 - Security Awareness Training Software Subscriptions

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Security Awareness Training Software subscriptions. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017932-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,387 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 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
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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
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

THETECHFORCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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