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20 Jul 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT26405 - Visitor Management System Licences" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This contract pertains to the industry category of software packages and information systems, focusing on the supply of licences for a Visitor Management System. The process was carried out as a limited competition below the threshold procurement method. The award, which was finalised on 17th July 2026, had a contract start date of the same day, with a completion set for 16th July 2029. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract is active.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in software solutions, particularly those focussing on visitor management systems. It is a lucrative chance for businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Sign In App Ltd, the awarded supplier, to enhance their portfolio by working alongside major public sector bodies. Organisations capable of delivering robust software packages that meet the stringent requirements of public authorities would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement exercises, providing an avenue for entering or expanding in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

DDaT26405 - Visitor Management System Licences

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement: Software Licence for Visitors Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cecc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068231-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£24,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2029 3-4 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 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

SIGN IN APP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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