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DDaT26317 - Software license

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 May 2026 at 13:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for a software licence under the title "DDaT26317 - Software license". This contract, identified by the procurement ID 046456-2026, follows a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition for technical reasons, with only Jisc Services Limited capable of supplying the required goods. The procurement category is in the domain of software packages and information systems. The contract was signed on 15th May 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. This procurement falls under the central government public authority classification.

This particular contract exemplifies how businesses in the software supply industry, especially those with niche capabilities or products, can secure important opportunities within government sectors. Given the direct nature of this procurement, companies with highly specialised offerings should focus on demonstrating their unique technical capabilities or patented solutions to tap into similar opportunities. Such opportunities potentially offer stable revenue streams, as evidenced by this contract valued at £12,000 gross, allowing qualified businesses to align with government demands and potentially position themselves as sole suppliers for future needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26317 - Software license

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. UKRI had a requirement for a Software license.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046456-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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