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06 Jul 2026 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-6194 Licences Access Control." This process pertains to the goods category, specifically involving licences, hosting, and a support package for an access control system. The procurement was conducted via the direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to Workforce Management Software Ltd, based in London, covers the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with a gross value of £104,832. Key dates include the contract signing on 30th June 2026 and notice publication on 8th July 2026. Deliveries will occur within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in access control systems and related IT services. By successfully engaging with such public contracts, these businesses can secure steady revenue streams, enhance their portfolios, and establish relationships with prominent government entities like the UKRI. Companies proficient in software development, hosting solutions, and technical support in the realm of security systems would find this tender particularly advantageous. Such contracts not only aid in financial growth but also in gaining industry recognition and building a credible business reputation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-6194 Licences Access Control

Notice Description

Licences, hosting and support package for access control system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c49f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063931-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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