Planning

UKRI-5562 Project Management Software Purchase

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 11:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 08:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning phase for its tender titled "UKRI-5562 Project Management Software Purchase." This procurement process, initiated as a tender, is aimed at acquiring a comprehensive project management software package that will serve as a single point of truth across all organisational functions, enhancing efficiencies and reducing errors. The software is intended for delivery to regions UKF1 and UKH12 in the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to submit a Request for Information by 27th March 2026, as part of the preliminary market engagement. The procurement is above the threshold value with a gross budget of £3,000,000, and the contract period extends from August 2027 to August 2030, with potential renewal options up to August 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in project management solutions. UKRI’s focus on acquiring an intuitive interface with advanced data interrogation capabilities suggests opportunities for businesses that excel in user-friendly software design and robust system integrations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly attractive, given the emphasis on suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth by expanding technological offerings and enhancing reputational standing through collaboration with a major public authority in central government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5562 Project Management Software Purchase

Notice Description

A system to manage project-related information and tasks over the project lifecycle, providing a single point of truth across all organisational functional groups, vastly increasing efficiencies and reduce errors. Intuitive user interface that facilitates effective management projects and will increase engagement with the functionality of the system across all users. Comprehensive data interrogation functionality, with user-friendly dashboarding of information and comprehensive, tailorable reporting. All within one system or via comprehensive and robust integration between complementary systems to maximise efficiencies and reduce/limit duplication of data and effort.

Planning Information

Interested Parties are invited to complete a Request for Information, that will be made available via the e-sourcing system. Interested Suppliers can express their interest on the portal here: https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000APjsDMAT&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022223-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Aug 2027 - 5 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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