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title: "DDaT26402 - Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7cf70423-a2ec-4154-82d9-45023727101b"
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# DDaT26402 - Software Licences

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cf70423-a2ec-4154-82d9-45023727101b

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the acquisition of software licences by UK Research and Innovation, facilitated through UK Shared Business Services Limited. The contract, titled "DDaT26402 - Software Licences," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement location is specified by the postal code CB2 0QH, indicative of a Cambridge-based requirement. Concluded at the award stage, this contract followed a competitive quotation procedure below the threshold, with the process declaring completion on 7th July 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 28th August 2026 and conclude on 27th August 2027. Key details include a contract value of £12,792.02 GBP and the procurement was categorised under goods, with a restricted procurement method labelled as limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the provision of software solutions and licences. The project is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the competitive quotation approach adopted. As the procurement is focused on software systems, firms with expertise in this sector may find this an excellent opportunity to establish or expand their footprint with UK Research and Innovation. Moreover, since this falls under a limited procurement method, businesses capable of delivering quality solutions in competitive settings can benefit from engaging in such contracts. With its efficient competitive quotation procedure, it presents a promising pathway for businesses looking to collaborate with public sector bodies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Software Licences. This has been sourced via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c154b5-b556-4fe7-ba89-939c0f26d600 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,792 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,792 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENCE SUITE INC T/A BIORENDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c154b5-b556-4fe7-ba89-939c0f26d600

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c154b5-b556-4fe7-ba89-939c0f26d600
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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