---
title: "DDaT25484 - Software License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-10-29"
---

# DDaT25484 - Software License

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d5da

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a software license. This procurement was conducted as a limited competition, falling below the threshold requirements. The contract, titled "DDaT25484 - Software License," is within the goods category, specifically software packages and information systems, and involves delivery in the United Kingdom. The process, now in the award stage, began on 28th October 2025 and runs until 28th October 2026, with a gross contract value of £26,703.43. Specialist Computer Centres PLC is the awarded supplier, having been active in the procurement to fulfil the software subscription requirement.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software package solutions that can meet the needs of large-scale organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Being a large enterprise, Specialist Computer Centres PLC's involvement suggests that similar large-scale, technologically advanced companies may be well-suited for future competitions in this category. Since the procurement method was limited, smaller businesses might explore possibilities when similar tenders arise, potentially targeting niche technological software solutions for public authorities. Businesses aiming to expand their reach in the software procurement sector could leverage such opportunities to collaborate and innovate with governmental entities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement This requirement is for the provision of software subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069219-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,252 |

## 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 | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 09:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069219-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069219-2025
  29th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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