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title: "DDaT25246 - Web-based Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0528c5"
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# DDaT25246 - Web-based Platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528c5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DDaT25246 - Web-based Platform" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement, in the goods category, involved the acquisition of Web-based Platform Licences, with the contract being directly awarded to the American Chemical Society due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Swindon is the location for this procurement, with the process currently in the completion stage. Although initiated in 2025, the contract stands active from 20th May 2025 and is slated to end by 28th February 2028. The procurement was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This contract presents an opportunity for suppliers able to deliver specialised web-based platforms, particularly those operating at a large scale, to understand the types of specific demands and needs present in government-related IT procurements. For businesses within the software package and information systems sector, this tender underscores the potential to develop niche capabilities that align with government standards and fulfil technical requirements where competition is limited. While the direct procurement method was used in this instance, understanding such avenues can be vital for businesses aiming to strategically position themselves for similar future opportunities.

## 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, required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Web-based Platform Licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028438-2025 |
| 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 | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,985 |

## 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 | AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028438-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028438-2025
  29th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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