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DDaT26318 - Software license

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Jun 2026 at 13:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a software license with the title "DDaT26318 - Software license" has been led by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon. The contract has reached the award stage as of 25th June 2026. Managed through direct procurement, the process was executed due to a lack of competition, with the contract being awarded to FSP Consulting Services Ltd. The contract commenced on 18th June 2026 and will span until 17th June 2027, with a gross value of £15,000. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving office and computing machinery and supplies, excluding furniture and software packages, to be delivered within the UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software subscriptions and supply of computing machinery. As this procurement process was conducted without competition, it highlights a niche opportunity predominantly suitable for businesses that possess the unique capability or or specific technical solutions required by the buyer. It's an excellent chance for companies that can offer specialised services or products, ensuring they are prepared for future opportunities where direct procurement processes are applied due to technical specificity. Businesses in the IT and software industry, particularly those positioned as small to medium enterprises, may find this an advantageous area for growth with public sector entities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26318 - 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 Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059878-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 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

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

FSP CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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