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06 Aug 2026 at 09:53

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23 Jul 2026 at 12:17

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23 Jul 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, concerns the contract titled "UKRI-6239 Technical Support for DevSecOps". This service contract falls under the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a streamlined and purposeful transition support. The contract was awarded to Control Plane Limited, effective from 1st September 2026, and is set to run until 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is completed, as it was executed to ensure continuity in technical support through the UK region, with the award becoming active as of 5th August 2026. The legal framework governing this process aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54, emphasising continuity and non-standard metrics for performance assessment.

This contract provides significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in IT services encompassing DevSecOps, consulting, and technical support. The project focuses on advancing technical support capabilities, presenting growth avenues for firms with expertise in software development and security operations. Given the direct award nature, businesses with established relationships or niche technical capabilities may find opportunities to offer high-value services that align with UKRI’s strategic goals, facilitating continued innovation in a public authority context. For businesses able to provide focused, technical project deliverables within a central government setting, this tender represents a viable opportunity to bolster growth and showcase expertise.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6239 Technical support for DevSecOps

Notice Description

Technical support for follow up work from the DevSecOps Project

Procurement Information

Continued technical support during transition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074570-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£358,856 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£358,856 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

CONTROL PLANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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