---
title: "DDaT25429 - Software Licence Subscriptions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce7d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# DDaT25429 - Software Licence Subscriptions

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce7d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation finalised a procurement process under the title "DDaT25429 - Software Licence Subscriptions" with the primary purpose of acquiring software package and information systems. This procurement process, categorised under 'goods', was conducted via a direct procurement method without competition due to technical constraints that limited the suppliers capable of fulfilling the contract requirements. The contracting authority located in Swindon, UK, completed this process on 17th October 2025. The total gross value of the contract amounts to £13,198.80 and the contract period extends from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Grafiti Ltd, an SME based in Slough, UK, has been awarded this contract.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for niche software suppliers, particularly those capable of providing specialised software subscription services. Businesses focusing on delivering tailored software solutions to central government bodies are ideally suited to compete for future tenders of this nature. This specific contract highlights the importance of exclusive capabilities in securing non-competitive, direct award contracts, showcasing how firms with unique technical offerings can leverage their specialised services to gain footholds in government procurement.

## 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 Software Licence Subscriptions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066135-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,999 |

## 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 | GRAFITI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 08:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066135-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066135-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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