---
title: "UKRI-4965 Parsec Support Contract Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05180c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-05-20"
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# UKRI-4965 Parsec Support Contract Renewal

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05180c

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by UK Research & Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The tender, titled "UKRI-4965 Parsec Support Contract Renewal," falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically for license management software packages. This process is in the Award stage as of 20th May 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. The contract, awarded to Parsec Group, a US-based supplier, is valued at USD 35,304, with a gross amount of USD 42,364.8, and spans from 1st June 2025 to 1st May 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in remote OpenVMS administration and IT support services. Companies or service providers capable of delivering safety-critical and urgent technical support will find this contract particularly relevant. Since the procurement process was a direct award, it suggests that securing similar opportunities may depend on establishing a strong relationship with the contracting authority and showcasing reliability and specialised technical expertise.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the renewal of the PARSEC contract to supply the required level of remote OpenVMS administration for UKRI's safety critical and urgent requirements. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951526096

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023008-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,304 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARSEC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023008-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023008-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951526096
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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