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DDaT26438 - License and Support

UK Research and Innovation

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14 Aug 2026 at 12:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) procured a software licence subscription and associated support for its digital, data and technology needs. The requirement falls within software packages and information systems. UKRI is the buying organisation, with procurement managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, its shared service provider. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The supplier requirement is therefore relevant to businesses providing software licensing, vendor-backed technical support, licence administration or related information-systems services. The procurement concerns a single requirement rather than a published multi-lot programme, and the recorded activity is categorised as goods, although the requirement combines a subscription with ongoing support. The selected supplier is Logicalis UK Limited, a UK SME specialising in technology and information-systems provision.

This procurement has been completed and awarded. It was a below-threshold direct award without competition, justified on the basis that there was no competition for technical reasons and only a particular supplier could provide the required goods or services. The contract was signed on 13 August 2026 and runs from 13 August 2026 to 10 September 2027. The awarded contract value is £15,607.14 excluding VAT, or £18,728.57 including VAT. The contract is active and the award is active. UKRI awarded the contract to Logicalis UK Limited. The process was evaluated through a direct, non-competitive route rather than an open tender, so the published outcome demonstrates a sole-source purchasing decision for this software licence and support requirement.

For a supplier assessing future demand from UKRI, this procurement indicates a defined need for software licence subscriptions backed by support over an extended service period. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate that it can supply the required software package or information system, provide dependable licence entitlement and renewal management, and deliver responsive technical support throughout the service term. The stated justification means technical compatibility, proprietary rights, authorised-reseller status or another defensible reason for being the only suitable source would be especially important where the same platform is required. Relevant suppliers should be able to evidence product-specific expertise, continuity of support and the capacity to serve a central-government research organisation across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26438 - License and Support

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 a license subscription and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e49f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077666-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£15,607 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 10 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

LOGICALIS UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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