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DDaT26144 - Annual License Renewal

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Mar 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, involves the renewal of an annual software licence under contract ID DDaT26144. The procurement falls within the central government industry category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems. Having progressed to the award stage, it culminates in a contract with Concurrent Engineering Ltd, a supplier based in Birmingham. Noteworthy dates include the award status set on 25th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 4th March 2026 and concluding on 3rd March 2027. The procurement method was limited competition, implemented below threshold criteria, reflective of a relaxed invitation process.

This tender offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for companies involved in supplying software and information systems. It highlights potential partnership opportunities with public authorities to secure annual contracts, emphasising services around licence renewals. Large-scale businesses with expertise in this domain, particularly those possessing a robust infrastructure and solution packages like Concurrent Engineering Ltd, stand poised to benefit. Such contracts, though limited procurement in nature, uphold principles conducive to fostering collaborative engagements, enhancing visibility in competitive digital realms within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT26144 - Annual License Renewal

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Annual License Renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06738e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027175-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£27,675 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 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

CONCURRENT ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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