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Integration and deployment licences

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has recently completed a procurement process for "Integration and deployment licences" without competition due to technical reasons, specifically a lack of alternative suppliers capable of fulfilling the requirements. This process, identified by the tender ID DDaT26016, falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and is classified as a direct procurement method below threshold. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2026, with the contract period extending from 12th April 2026 to 12th April 2027. The procurement was located in Swindon, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage recorded as complete, and the buyer is identified as a public authority under central government.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses within the software and information systems industry. Although this specific contract was directly awarded to EFICODE UK LIMITED, large-scale enterprises with capabilities in providing integration and deployment licences may find similar requirements beneficial for future tender prospects. As it was concluded due to technical constraints of competition, it highlights a niche market demand that other businesses could aim to fulfil if equipped to expand their offerings. Companies with experience in handling public authority contracts, particularly those meeting technical specifications, will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The direct procurement of such licences illustrates a critical demand for efficient and specialised solutions within government bodies, which could be pivotal for those looking to expand their influence in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integration and deployment licences

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. This requirement is for Integration and deployment licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066140
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019085-2026
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
£21,631 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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
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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

EFICODE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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