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UKRI-5769 Delivery of Data Management System through LaunchCan- ICURe FY 26

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Apr 2026 at 14:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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09 Mar 2026 at 16:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Mar 2026 at 16:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5769 Delivery of Data Management System through LaunchCan- ICURe FY 26", which focuses on providing a digital platform for data management, application, and recruitment processes. The procurement was conducted as a direct award to HELIX RESEARCH AND ENTERPRISE LIMITED due to technical reasons justifying the absence of competition. The contract, valued at £220,700, commenced on 7th April 2026 and ends on 31st May 2027. The platform services a large dataset and supports multiple partners including UKRI, DSIT, HM Treasury, Delivery Partners, and Regional Heads of Hub, offering robust data analysis and reporting capabilities.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in software development and data management. Businesses that specialise in creating scalable digital platforms aimed at handling large datasets, such as those used in recruitment and application management, could find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. The consistent demand for technological solutions in public sector programmes highlights potential for enterprises adept in software package and information systems to build a strategic relationship with governmental entities, facilitating business expansion and stronger market positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5769 Delivery of Data Management System through LaunchCan- ICURe FY 26

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation have awarded a contract via Single Source Direct Award for renewing its contract for the continued provision of the LaunchCan digital platform, which supports recruitment, application management, assessment processes, data management, and reporting for the Innovate UK ICURe programme.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded by way of a direct award in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, on the grounds that competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031557-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£220,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 May 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

HELIX RESEARCH AND ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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