BAS - SOUTH 2 Application Software Support & Maintenance package

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded the award phase of its procurement process for a contract titled "BAS - SOUTH 2 Application Software Support & Maintenance package." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting software maintenance and repair. The contract, awarded to OCS Consulting plc, will be active from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2027. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The total contract value is £127,140, with a net amount of £105,950, and it was formalised on 18th June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms adept in software maintenance and repair. It is well-suited for large enterprises like OCS Consulting plc, who can provide robust support and maintenance services for application software. The direct award approach might indicate specific skills or qualities required by the buying organization, suggesting niche software service providers with specialised experience could thrive in such procurement processes. Businesses looking to expand their governmental contract portfolio could find similar opportunities attractive.»

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Notice Title

BAS - SOUTH 2 Application Software Support & Maintenance package

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the provision of SOUTH 2 Application Software Support & Maintenance package services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058085-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 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
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

OCS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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