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title: "UKRI-5012 - SDR UK DATA CATALOGUE (OPEN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0544b7"
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# UKRI-5012 - SDR UK DATA CATALOGUE (OPEN)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0544b7

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for the "SDR UK Data Catalogue" under the Smart Data Research UK programme. This initiative aims to leverage new data forms to foster research and innovation, promoting social and economic benefit. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI conducted this procurement using the open procedure method. The process began with a tender notice on 6th June 2025, followed by an award stage on 4th September 2025, and concluded with the contract signed on 21st October 2025. The contract with MetadataWorks Ltd commenced on 22nd October 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2029, with a total contract value of £488,958, emphasising software packages and information systems within the UKK14 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, especially those involved in software development and data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling smart data and delivering innovative solutions for social and economic strategies are well-positioned to benefit. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can expand their service offerings, build strategic partnerships, and enhance their reputation within the public sector. The procurement process was open, creating a competitive environment encouraging SMEs to submit bids, as seen with MetadataWorks Ltd as the supplier.

## Notice

The Smart Data Research UK programme (SDR UK) is a UKRI initiative delivered by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) designed to harness the potential of new forms of data for research and innovation and addressing social and economic challenges. www.sdruk.ukri.org Smart data includes data from mobile apps, navigation systems, social media, sensors in consumer devices, and digital transactions, encompassing information about individuals, organisations, systems, or the physical environment. This type of data can allow researchers to identify and understand patterns in human behaviour, such as spending habits, mobility, social interactions and health practices. This can be used to address social and economic challenges by informing new policies or practices and contributing to new innovations which deliver social and economic benefits. The SDR UK programme is being delivered through a centrally coordinated, federated infrastructure comprising: *A Strategic Hub team, embedded in ESRC, providing leadership, coordination and oversight, a programme of citizen-centred involvement and engagement and an ethics and legal resource to provide support and assurance to the public, researchers and partners on responsible research. *Federated data services cultivating long-term partnerships with data owners, providing curated access to data for priority areas of research interest. The ESRC will work iteratively to develop integration across the data infrastructures, working towards a federated model. Six data services have been appointed, each with a specific thematic focus, which will acquire, steward and enable safe access to smart data over the period 2024 - 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071412-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £407,465 |
| Contracts value | £407,465 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | METADATAWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 17:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071412-2025
- 4 Sep 2025 at 10:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053850-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030695-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071412-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053850-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030695-2025
  6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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