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15 Jul 2026 at 14:37

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24 Jun 2026 at 12:27

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09 Jun 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the support, maintenance, and development of the EODH platform. The contract was directly awarded to SparkGeo UK Ltd, recognising their specific expertise and knowledge essential for the project. This service contract will begin on 13th July 2026 and continue through to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions. The primary focus is ensuring the service's availability, stability, and security, with operations conducted across the United Kingdom. The procurement category is services, under the industry-specific software development services classification, with a total gross contract value of £369,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software development services, especially those experienced in supporting high-demand digital platforms. Companies with in-depth technical expertise and familiarity with the systems in question, such as SMEs like SparkGeo UK Ltd, are well-suited to benefit from such direct awards. The project's scope, focusing on ensuring operational reliability and security, positions businesses to expand their portfolios and engage with central government projects, potentially paving the way for future collaborations and extended contract opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-6127 - Support, maintenance and development of the EODH platform

Notice Description

Contact for the support, maintenance and development of the EODH platform, including the provision of reliable day-to-day operational support to ensure service availability, stability and security.

Procurement Information

Supplier specific knowledge and expertise of the system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b05a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066818-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
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

SparkGeo UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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