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DDaT26278 - Enterprise Software Licenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Jul 2026 at 10:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a direct procurement process for enterprise software licences, identified under the tender ID DDaT26278. This process falls under the category of 'goods' related to software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded to LUTRA CONSULTING LIMITED, based in Ashford, UK. The procurement did not involve competition due to technical reasons, with the procurement method being 'Below threshold - without competition.' The contract is active, running from 9th July 2026 to 8th July 2027, with a gross value of £19,418.10. The delivery location is specified as the United Kingdom, and the process was initiated on 15th July 2026, marking its completion.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, especially those capable of fulfilling unique requirements without competition. Primarily, it caters to enterprises with industry-leading technical expertise, given the direct award nature. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing bespoke software solutions that meet high technical specifications stand to gain from pursuing similar tenders. Given the involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd, organisations with potential synergies in public sector technology deployments could also explore partnership avenues for future growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26278 - Enterprise Software Licenses

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 Enterprise software licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066688-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,181 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 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
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

LUTRA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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