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title: "DDaT25522 - Skills Business Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f1df"
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# DDaT25522 - Skills Business Licenses

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f1df

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DDaT25522 - Skills Business Licenses" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, with their premises located at Polaris House. This contract, under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," falls within the central government public authority sector. The procurement stage is complete, marked by the award date on 25th November 2025, and a contract period set to last from 26th November 2025 to 25th November 2026. The procurement method was direct, with UK Research and Innovation choosing PLURALSIGHT LLC, a large-scale supplier from the United States, due to technical reasons necessitating the selection of this particular supplier without a competitive process.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in software and information systems. Companies that can offer unique products or services, such as specialized software development firms or those with technologically advanced solutions, are well-suited to compete in similar non-competitive procurements when technical specifications dictate supplier choice. The contract's focus on skills business licenses highlights an ongoing demand for innovative digital learning platforms, an area ripe for growth and development. As the contract award indicates the economic viability of niche services in high-demand sectors, businesses able to provide tailored digital solutions may find further engagement opportunities with governmental bodies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition procurement exercise due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Skills Business Licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081092-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,250 |

## 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 | PLURALSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081092-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081092-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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