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Notice Title

DDaT26097 - Maintenance and support for software

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. Brief Description of Requirement Maintenance and support for custom software

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672b4
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026808-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £17,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 3 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: GAUSSIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026808-2026
24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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