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24 Jul 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DDaT26250 - Digital Forms Builder" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically in IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process followed a limited competition method, deemed below threshold, and culminated in the award stage on 24th July 2026. The contract was signed on 8th December 2025, with an active period starting from 9th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project required the provision of a digital forms builder, contracting Govforms Limited as the supplier for this service.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital form solutions and IT consultation services. Smaller companies focusing on IT consultancy, software development, and support services stand to benefit from such specialised procurement opportunities, particularly those with expertise in digital forms technology. By securing a contract with a prominent central government buyer such as UK Research and Innovation, businesses have the potential to enhance their reputations and widen their market presence within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT26250 - Digital Forms Builder

Notice Description

This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Digital Forms Builder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070132-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,758 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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

GOVFORMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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