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DDaT26226 - Support Contract

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation has concluded with the awarding of a contract titled "DDaT26226 - Support Contract". The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, below threshold, and primarily falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems". The associated contract, active since 15th April 2026, covers a period ending on 14th April 2027, with the supplier Textio, Inc, delivering services to the United Kingdom. The buyer organisation is a public authority under central government, located in Swindon. The procurement stage reached completion with the award made on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software development and information systems. SMEs, like Textio, Inc, who can offer competitive and innovative solutions in this sector, may find opportunities in similar procurement exercises across public authority contracts. The limited competition ensures that only qualified and capable suppliers are considered, providing a more focused opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their prowess. Engaging in contracts such as these can significantly enhance business reputation and access to future public sector projects.

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Notice Title

DDaT26226 - Support Contract

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Support Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034530-2026
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
£48,143 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

TEXTIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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