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UKRI-5869 South 2 - Software Development Phase

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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12 May 2026 at 17:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5869 South 2 - Software Development Phase" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government category, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract involves services within the software-related industry and was awarded on 23rd March 2026 with a signing date effective immediately. This procurement was executed using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and has since been completed. The contract covers a delivery period from 24th March 2026 to 30th September 2026, valued at £126,000 in gross terms and £105,000 net, underscoring its strategic focus on internal software development for UKRI.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those with expertise in public sector engagements. Given the scale and specificity of the project, large-scale consulting firms with robust experience and resources, such as OCS Consulting plc, the awarded supplier, stand to benefit immensely. The contract's focus on the development of an internal UKRI system suggests that companies capable of delivering high-quality, scalable, and tailored software solutions will be well-suited to progress through similar procurement opportunities in the future. This contract not only fosters the growth of the direct supplier but also enhances the visibility and credibility of participating firms within the public sector software services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5869 South 2 - Software Development Phase

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supply of software development on an internal UKRI piece of software. This contract is awarded in line with schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069717
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043660-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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 & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

OCS Consulting plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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