---
title: "DDaT25264 - Quality Assurance Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a81b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-10-03"
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# DDaT25264 - Quality Assurance Software

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a81b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "DDaT25264 - Quality Assurance Software," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement was handled using a limited competition method due to a requirement for Quality Assurance Software. The award stage has been completed, with the contract becoming active on 13th October 2025 and set to conclude on 12th October 2027. The contract is valued at £20,800 excluding VAT and was officially signed on 19th September 2025. The procurement primarily covers the UKK14 region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software development and information systems. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Silktide Limited, which succeeded in securing this contract, are well-suited for limited competition tenders. With the awarding to an SME, it highlights how smaller businesses with specialised expertise can effectively compete in public procurement. Companies with a focus on delivering high-quality assurance software solutions can leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolios.

## 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 Quality Assurance Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062230-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,800 |

## 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 | SILKTIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062230-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062230-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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