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DDaT26130 - software licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for "DDaT26130 - software licenses" within the UK central government's public authority framework. The contract was awarded on 16th March 2026, with the process being concluded without competition due to technical reasons. The contract period runs from 17th February 2026 to 16th February 2027, with a gross value of £27,667.20. The procurement involved acquiring software package and information systems, classified under CPV code 48000000. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity, and the contract was awarded to BestOutcome Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), located in Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom, specialised in delivering goods across the UK.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for SMEs in the software industry, specifically those specialising in software packages and information systems. Businesses skilled in providing technical software solutions could anticipate engaging in similar future contracts that serve the public sector. As this contract was awarded due to an absence of competition, companies with unique technical offerings or niche expertise may find opportunities in similarly structured procurement processes, where the government seeks specialised solutions without traditional competition. Engaging with UKRI and UK Shared Business Services Ltd could be beneficial for SMEs aiming to establish themselves within government projects.

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Notice Title

DDaT26130 - software licenses

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. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the software licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066abb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023378-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£23,056 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

BESTOUTCOME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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