---
title: "DDaT25266 - Onboard Software Subcription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f99"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-07-15"
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# DDaT25266 - Onboard Software Subcription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f99

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, has been concluded for the provision of an onboard software subscription, specifically handled by a direct procurement method due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, identified as DDaT25266, involved centrally allocated government resources for goods relating to license management software and subscription services. Passageways (UK) Ltd, located in High Wycombe, emerged as the awarded supplier. The procurement has moved from the tender to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 18 June 2025 and ending on 17 September 2025. The activities took place mainly in the United Kingdom, with key publication details available as of 15 July 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses adept in providing specialised software solutions, particularly those related to software licensing and management. Companies with expertise in bespoke software subscriptions that fulfill unique technical requirements could find similar procurement processes advantageous to their growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Passageways (UK) Ltd could gain foothold by developing niche offerings that meet specific governmental needs without competition, capitalising on untapped segments within the UK public sector market.

## 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 a Onboard Software Subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040076-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 17 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,094 |

## 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 | PASSAGEWAYS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040076-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040076-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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