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title: "DDaT25133 - RAL Annual Vindex Software Service Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f9b1"
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published: "2025-03-27"
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# DDaT25133 - RAL Annual Vindex Software Service Agreement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f9b1

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the provision of the Vindex Software Service Agreement to Vindex Systems Ltd. This procurement, titled "DDaT25133 - RAL Annual Vindex Software Service Agreement", falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The contract was awarded as a direct procurement, specifically "below threshold - without competition", due to a lack of competition in the market for the required technical service. The initiation of this procurement was announced on 27 March 2025, and the contract was formally signed on 13 March 2025. The delivery of the services will cover the entire United Kingdom, starting from 14 March 2025 and concluding on 13 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, especially those that can provide niche, high-demand solutions with limited competition. Companies experienced in similar government contracts, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Vindex Systems Ltd, are well-positioned to compete for such opportunities in the future. These types of contracts not only offer financial benefits but also potentially long-term partnerships with prominent public sector organisations, facilitating business growth and an expanded portfolio.

## Notice

***** 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 had a requirement for the provision of Vindex Software Service Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011629-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,432 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VINDEX SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 16:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011629-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011629-2025
  27th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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