---
title: "DDaT25427 - Quality Assurance Software License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de32"
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# DDaT25427 - Quality Assurance Software License

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de32

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, titled "DDaT25427 - Quality Assurance Software License," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, aimed at acquiring a test-management platform subscription software license. This limited competition procurement, concluded with an award phase, resulted in a contract starting on 1st January 2026 and ending on 31st December 2027. The procurement method was below threshold with limited competition, indicating a selective approach to sourcing suppliers.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for firms specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering software packages and information systems. Larger businesses or those with experience in fulfilling government contracts could find this opportunity particularly aligned with their operational capabilities. The successful bidder, SOFTCAT PLC, exemplifies the sort of well-established company that can capitalise on such contracts, offering insights for similar businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. The contract value, grossing approximately £30,736.32, underscores the potential for profitable engagements within the central government framework.

## 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 a test-management platform subscription software license.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072601-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,613 |

## 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 08:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072601-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072601-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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