This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT26323 - Software license" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is classified as a goods contract. This process concluded with an award, under which the contract became active on 20th May 2026 and is set to end on 19th May 2027. The procurement method used was a direct approach, executed without competition due to technical reasons, indicating that only a specific supplier could meet the requirements. The total gross value of the contract is £46,820, with Trustmarque Solutions Ltd selected as the supplier.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in supplying specialised software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering tailor-made software packages to meet specific technical needs. It highlights the potential for businesses to expand their market by securing government contracts through direct procurement methods, especially when showcasing unique technical capabilities. Large enterprises with the capacity to engage in substantial contracts and maintain long-term service agreements are particularly well-suited to pursue such opportunities, benefiting from the stability and prestige associated with government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26323 - 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-069ea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046865-2026
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
£39,017 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 19 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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

Trustmarque Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...