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DDaT26282 - Software license

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 May 2026 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for contract DDaT26282 involved UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, with the procurement managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The contract, titled "DDaT26282 - Software license," pertains to the industry category of software package and information systems. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, the process was concluded on 13th May 2026, following a limited competition procurement exercise. The awarding of the contract marks its current phase, with M.A.C. Solutions (UK) Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement method was below threshold - limited competition, indicating a more selective approach to vendor solicitation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software solutions to engage with central government entities like UKRI. Businesses focusing on software subscription services could find lucrative growth prospects through similar government procurements. Understanding the limited competition procurement method used in this process can provide insight into future opportunities and enable businesses to tailor their offerings to meet specific governmental needs. The completed contract, valued at £23,201, spans from 12th May 2026 to 11th May 2027, providing a substantial engagement period for capable suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26282 - 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 Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043797-2026
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
£23,201 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 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

M.A.C. SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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