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DDaT26398 - Web Hosting

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Jul 2026 at 10:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for web hosting services under the title "DDaT26398 - Web Hosting". This contract, categorised in the services industry, falls under a direct procurement method without competition due to technical reasons. The procurement was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and awarded to S8080 LIMITED on 13th July 2026. The contract, valued at £15,721.00 excluding VAT (£18,865.20 including VAT), is set for a one-year period from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2027. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, and operates within the central government public authority sector.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in web hosting and technical support services to establish themselves as credible providers within the UK central government sector. Companies with the capability to provide specialised, non-competitive offerings may find future opportunities in similar procurement processes. While this specific tender did not invite competition, understanding the procurement dynamics and the needs of organisations like UK Research and Innovation can guide businesses in tailoring their service offerings and positioning for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26398 - Web Hosting

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 web hosting services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066694-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,721 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 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

S8080

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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