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DDaT27515 - Software Subscription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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07 Oct 2026 at 15:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) procured a software subscription, classified as software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). The requirement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The award covers one lot and is for supply in the United Kingdom. The description identifies the purchase only as a software subscription; it does not describe particular software products or the subscription’s functions. This is a goods purchase rather than a software development or implementation service. The buyer is UKRI, while UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement. The contract is with Cohesive UK Group Ltd.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Cohesive UK Group Ltd. UKRI used a below-threshold direct award without competition, stating that technical reasons meant only one supplier could provide the required goods or services. The contract was signed on 1 October 2026 and runs from 2 October 2026 to 26 February 2027. Its value is £15,268.19 excluding VAT (£18,321.83 including VAT). The award is active, and the contract is active. Evaluation criteria are not stated; the purchase proceeded without a competitive evaluation. There is one completed lot, awarded to the named supplier.

For suppliers considering similar UKRI requirements in future, this award shows demand for a software subscription bought as a goods contract, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement. The buyer’s stated reason for awarding without competition was that technical reasons left only one supplier able to supply the requirement. A credible competitor would therefore need to demonstrate that its subscription meets the same technical need, and be able to evidence any relevant compatibility or technical constraints that distinguish its offer. The published scope gives no product-level requirements or specific capabilities to benchmark, so the award alone does not identify a particular software function or accreditation to target. Cohesive UK Group Ltd, the selected supplier, is classified as a large business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT27515 - Software Subscription

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. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Software Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0782fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094862-2026
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
Large

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
£15,268 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 1-6 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 & 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

COHESIVE UK GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

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