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DDaT26196-Software Service

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT26196-Software Service" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category, was awarded on the 19th of March, 2026 without competition due to technical reasons. This direct procurement approach involves Vindex Systems Limited as the sole supplier, with the contract period starting on March 31, 2026, and concluding on March 31, 2027. The value of the contract is set at £13,865 (net) within a gross amount of £16,638.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with technical expertise that may fulfill unique institutional requirements. While competition for this contract was absent, establishing strong relationships with central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation might open further avenues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specific technical capabilities, akin to those offered by Vindex Systems Limited, could position themselves well for similar future contracts. Collaborating with shared business services, such as those provided by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, may also be advantageous in accessing indirect procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26196-Software Service

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. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Software Service Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025252-2026
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
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
£13,865 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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

VINDEX SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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