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DDaT26316 - Software license

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 May 2026 at 14:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a direct procurement process for a software licence, identified as DDaT26316. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process was completed without competition due to technical reasons, specifically because only the Government Legal Department could supply the required goods. The contract entered the award stage on 28th May 2026 and will remain active until 28th May 2027, with a total gross contract value of £13,759.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the software and IT services sector, particularly those with specialised capabilities in meeting bespoke governmental needs. Companies with a strong track record in governmental software solutions would find lucrative opportunities in similar direct procurement processes. Additionally, businesses aiming to grow within the public sector could benefit from understanding procurement avenues that do not rely on open competition, focusing on unique product offerings that meet specific, narrowly-defined requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26316 - 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-06a90f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050915-2026
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
£11,466 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 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

SHARED SERVICES PROVIDER

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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