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DDaT26155 - OSPQ Solution with Developmental & Implementational Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement for an OSPQ Solution with developmental and implementational services, specifically designed for network management and computer-related professional services. This contract has been awarded directly to Ceox Services Ltd due to technical reasons, indicating that this supplier is uniquely capable of fulfilling the requirements. The procurement falls within the 'Industry specific software package' category and is located in the United Kingdom. It was conducted through a direct method under the below-threshold category, without competition, and is currently in the award stage as of 19th March 2026. The contract commenced on 3rd March 2026 and is set to conclude on 10th May 2026. UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitated this procurement process at their office in Swindon.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and network management services to understand government procurement processes and possibly align with similar future opportunities. While the direct award method limits competition for this specific contract, businesses that can offer niche technical capabilities similar to Ceox Services Ltd may find avenues for growth by identifying gaps in service provision within public sector requirements. Leveraging skills in industry-specific software and related professional services could position similar SMEs to provide exclusive solutions to central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26155 - OSPQ Solution with Developmental & Implementational Services

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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a OSPQ Solution with Developmental & Implementational Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024956-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72511000 - Network management software services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 10 May 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

CEOX SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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