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DDaT26383 - Cloud Based Platform Renewal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Jul 2026 at 09:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the renewal of a cloud-based platform is complete. The procurement method was direct, without competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives for the required goods and services. This project falls under the goods category and specifically involves software packages and information systems. The primary locations involved are Swindon, United Kingdom, and London, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, titled "DDaT26383 - Cloud Based Platform Renewal," was awarded on 1st July 2026, with its completion expected by 30th June 2027, encompassing a gross value of £24,624. The award was active from the date of signing, 1st July 2026, and the supplier selected is Salesforce UK Limited.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for growth within the cloud-based software solutions industry. Although the procurement was concluded without competition, such processes indicate specific niches or specialised areas where certain goods or services are uniquely positioned to fulfil governmental needs. Businesses in the IT and software domains, particularly those proficient in delivering cloud-based platforms, can target similar future opportunities by ensuring they have the necessary credentials and capabilities to meet bespoke governmental and public sector needs. While this tender involved a large supplier, smaller businesses with innovative solutions may also consider partnerships or pre-tender engagement strategies to penetrate this market segment effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26383 - Cloud Based Platform Renewal

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a cloud based software platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063925-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

SALESFORCE UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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