UKRI-6021 Verto Licenses and Consultancy

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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08 May 2026 at 13:50

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17 Apr 2026 at 10:59

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17 Apr 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process facilitated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) pertains to the procurement titled 'UKRI-6021 Verto Licenses and Consultancy'. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, and it is located in the United Kingdom. UKRI, a central government public authority based in Swindon, executed a direct award due to technical reasons and continuity of provision. The process involved supporting 750 perpetual licences on the Verto Pro System, as well as various consultancy services. The contract, awarded to TMI Systems Limited, is valued at £188,698 (excluding VAT) and spans from 1st June 2026 to 30th November 2027, focusing on goods rather than services.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software systems and consultancy, particularly those accustomed to handling large-scale licensing and integration services. Companies that deliver domain-specific training, software customisation, and seamless data migration will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Given the criteria of direct procurement for technical reasons, suppliers who can demonstrate proficiency in ensuring continuity and minimal disruption to operations could secure strategic relationships with UKRI, thereby fostering business growth through reliable partnership.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6021 Verto Licenses and Consultancy

Notice Description

Support for 750 perpetual licences on the Verto Pro System, hosting services for Verto cloud based system, consultancy to include additional training, report writing, custom training materials, data transfer and workshops.

Procurement Information

Technical reasons, continuity of provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06851d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042593-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£188,698 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£188,698 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

TMI SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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