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DDaT26210 - Security Solution Application Licensing

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, has successfully concluded a procurement process for Security Solution Application Licensing. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, specifically targeting the goods industry. The award, dated 29 April 2026, assigned the contract to White Source Ltd., trading as Mend.io, an SME from Israel. The contract, valued at 18,795 USD, will commence on 25 June 2026 and will run until 24 June 2027. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, justified by the unique technical requirements that only Mend.io could meet.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the tech sector specialising in software packages and security solutions. Firms with expertise in specialised security technology could potentially align their services to meet similar high-precision requirements in future government contracts. Although this particular procurement was direct and non-competitive, businesses that focus on innovation and niche technology solutions can explore opportunities to collaborate with central government authorities like UKRI. Companies interested in expanding into public sector contracts should consider engaging with shared service providers such as UK Shared Business Services Ltd., responsible for procurement practices at UKRI.

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Notice Title

DDaT26210 - Security Solution Application Licensing

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a security solution application licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039290-2026
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
Below threshold - without 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
£18,795 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 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
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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

WHITE SOURCE LTD., D.B.A MEND.IO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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