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DDaT26241 - Software License

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "DDaT26241 - Software License" has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the acquisition of software and information systems. Following a limited competition procurement exercise, the contract was concluded, highlighting the industry category of software packages and information systems. The award stage was active as of 22 April 2026, with the contract period commencing from 15 April 2026 and concluding on 14 April 2027. With a gross value of £30,240, the contract was signed on 9 April 2026.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities particularly for software vendors specialising in software packages and systems. Given the limited competition approach, businesses small in scale that are adept at delivering tailored software solutions may find enticing prospects in such contracts. R-Com Consulting Limited, an SME based in Stockport, secured this contract, exemplifying the competitive edge smaller firms can have in niche market procurements. This contract underscores the demand within public sectors for specialised technical services which can open avenues for software providers aiming to expand their footprint in governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26241 - Software License

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 a Software License.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036653-2026
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
£25,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 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

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

R-COM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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