---
title: "UKRI-3321 IUK Innovation Hub Perpetual Licence (CucumberOS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042128"
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published: "2023-12-01"
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# UKRI-3321 IUK Innovation Hub Perpetual Licence (CucumberOS)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042128

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the provision of an online platform to Cucumber Operating Systems. The contract titled "UKRI-3321 IUK Innovation Hub Perpetual Licence (CucumberOS)" falls under the services category with a main procurement category of software programming and consultancy services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 1st July 2023, with a total value of £35,750. The contract will facilitate the connection of company ecosystems and stakeholders, benefiting businesses seeking innovative solutions in the software industry, particularly in Swindon, UK.

This contract award by the UK Research & Innovation presents opportunities for businesses, especially those specializing in software development and consultancy services, to engage in collaborations that foster innovation and stakeholder connectivity. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, offering potential suppliers a chance to participate in similar future opportunities within the innovation ecosystem. Companies with experience in creating online platforms and software solutions targeted at enhancing business connections and stakeholder engagement are well-placed to compete and contribute to the growth of the industry and ecosystem.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This procurement is for an online platform which helps connect company ecosystems and stakeholders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for an online platform which helps connect company ecosystems and stakeholders. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contracttransparency- data/

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035550-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUCUMBER OPERATING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2023 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035550-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=827439032
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contracttransparency-

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