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title: "DDaT25520 - Software Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e89e"
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# DDaT25520 - Software Licenses

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e89e

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, conducted a direct procurement of software licenses under the title "DDaT25520 - Software Licenses." The procurement process, marked as complete and executed without competition due to technical reasons, was overseen by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The contract was awarded to ANSYS UK Ltd on 24 November 2025, with the delivery scheduled to start on 15 December 2025 and end on 14 December 2026. This procurement falls under the central government authority category, with the software pertaining to license management packages across the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers limited opportunities for business growth given its direct nature, favouring a single supplier due to the absence of viable alternatives. However, the situation provides insights into procurement methods used when technical specifications restrict competition. Businesses specialising in software license management that can offer exclusive solutions could benefit from understanding market dynamics and tailoring their strategies to fit niche needs such as those outlined in this contract. Firms aiming to engage with governmental agencies might explore developing unique solutions that can match criteria unsuitable for broader competition.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Software Licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076973-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,260 |

## 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 | ANSYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076973-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076973-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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