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UKRI-5882-New Relic - Application Lifecycle Management

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Apr 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of application lifecycle management services, specifically focusing on New Relic solutions, under the title "UKRI-5882-New Relic - Application Lifecycle Management." This process falls within the services category of the software industry and pertains to the delivery location within the Swindon, Wiltshire area (UKK14). The contract, valued at £129,005.44, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. This procurement was completed through a direct method below the competition threshold, with Softcat PLC being awarded the contract. The legal framework guiding this procurement is per the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those offering application lifecycle management solutions. Large enterprises like Softcat PLC are well-suited for such contracts, given their capacity to deliver on extensive service agreements and cater to the needs of central government entities. For businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector ICT services, engaging in government contracts like this can provide a stable revenue stream and reinforce their reputation in delivering specialised software services.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5882-New Relic - Application Lifecycle Management

Notice Description

New Relic - Application Lifecycle Management, 01/04/26 to 31/03/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06815e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033455-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,504 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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