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22 Jun 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) concluded a public procurement process for the data platform renewal under the contract designated as DDaT26310. The procurement was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process was unique in that it was executed directly without competition due to technical reasons, as only a particular supplier met the required specifications. This procurement, which focused on goods, particularly a statistical software package, was awarded to STATISTA LIMITED. The contract was signed on 12th June 2026, with an active status spanning from 23rd September 2026 to 22nd September 2027, indicating its current implementation stage as 'contract award', and is valued at GBP 14,783.47.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in data software platforms, specifically those capable of handling statistical software packages. While this specific procurement was awarded without competition, companies in this niche can prepare to position themselves for similar future opportunities. Businesses adept at offering unique and superior technological solutions may find value in engaging with such government entities and could leverage working relationships to grow their footprint in central government contracts and beyond.

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Notice Title

DDaT26310 - Data platform renewal

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. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for data software platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058431-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48463000 - Statistical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,783 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 22 Sep 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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
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

STATISTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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