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title: "DDaT25301 Software Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-07-22"
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# DDaT25301 Software Support Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563d9

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## Summary

This public procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to the "DDaT25301 Software Support Services" contract, focusing on network management software services. The procurement stage is currently at the contract award phase, with the process being concluded on 22nd July 2025. The procurement was executed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. It was conducted through a direct method, following a limited competition below the threshold, without competition. The contract has been awarded to S8080 LIMITED, which will deliver the services from 7th July 2025 to 18th June 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in software support services. Businesses that excel in providing network management software solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With the procurement managed by a central public authority, it represents a valuable opportunity to expand business operations within the public sector. Companies with similar skill sets and capacities might consider monitoring UK Research and Innovation's future procurement needs to participate in coming opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION had a requirement for the provision of Software support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042020-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,400 |

## 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 | S8080 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 12:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042020-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042020-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.s8080.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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