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DDaT26222 - Learning Platform

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Apr 2026 at 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "DDaT26222 - Learning Platform" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority. This process, concluded through a limited competition method, was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The contract, which focuses on providing a Learning Platform, is categorised under the goods sector, specifically software packages and information systems, and involves a delivery location within the United Kingdom. The contract was active as of 27th March 2026, with a completion date set for 26th March 2028, and involved a gross amount of £105,676.80.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies involved in software development and educational platform services. The specialised nature of the contract indicates a preference for experienced businesses able to deliver high-quality digital learning solutions, thus offering growth prospects for those within the software and technology sectors. BUILDEMPIRE LIMITED, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the type of small to medium enterprise well-positioned to compete in such competitive but niche public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26222 - Learning Platform

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: UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Learning Platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031582-2026
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
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
£88,064 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2028 2-3 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

BUILDEMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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