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DDaT26185 - Security Software Package

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has successfully completed a procurement process for a Security Software Package under tender ID DDaT26185. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process followed a direct procurement method and was concluded on 2nd April 2026. This was a limited competition procurement exercise for acquiring goods in the software package and information systems category, with a contract value of £21,716.82. The contract with supplier Sofcat PLC, a large-scale business, commenced on 26th March 2026 and will run until 13th March 2027.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in security software development and integration. Companies with experience in supplying tailored software solutions to government bodies, like Sofcat PLC, are particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. Although this contract does not invite further competition, it highlights the ongoing demand within the central government for robust software solutions, suggesting future opportunities for businesses in similar fields. Organisations with a proficient procurement team and capability to deliver software packages that meet public authority requirements may leverage such opportunities for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26185 - Security Software Package

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Security Software Package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£18,097 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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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

SOFCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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