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DDaT26407 - Data City Licence Agreement & EULA

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Jul 2026 at 13:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "DDaT26407 - Data City Licence Agreement & EULA" has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focused on software licence agreements. The contract period runs from 31st July 2026 to 30th July 2027, with a gross value of £21,600. This was a direct procurement conducted without competition, as the requirement had no reasonable alternatives, and the process has been completed as of 29th July 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, such as consulting, software development, and support. The successful supplier, Data City Innovations Limited, is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting potential growth opportunities for similarly scaled businesses within the tech industry. Such contracts can benefit companies that offer niche services or innovative solutions aligned with public sector needs, particularly where direct procurement processes are involved due to a lack of competition. By aligning their offerings with the specific needs of public authorities like UK Research and Innovation, companies can strategically position themselves for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26407 - Data City Licence Agreement & EULA

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement: Software Licence Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071778-2026
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

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
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 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
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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

DATA CITY INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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