---
title: "UKRI-5209 IUK ScaleX High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f427"
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# UKRI-5209 IUK ScaleX High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f427

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UKRI-5209 IUK ScaleX High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support is spearheaded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, classified under software programming and consultancy services, aims to include setup, tailoring fees, licence fees, and annual maintenance. The agreement has progressed to the award stage with SME Insights Group Ltd as the supplier and is scheduled to be active from 19th February 2026 until 30th September 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct award process, justified by the supplier's ownership of the proprietary scoring models essential to Innovate UK's credit assessment methodology. The contract was signed on 18th February 2026 for a value of £428,760 gross and £357,300 net.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities due to its focus on high-growth index subscription and support solutions, potentially paving the way for innovative collaborations and advancements in credit assessment processes. The direct award method highlights the importance of intellectual property rights, indicating a preference for specialised service providers or SMEs with exclusive methodologies or technologies in software programming and consultancy services. Firms specialising in bespoke software solutions, especially those capable of offering tailored consulting services, are well-suited to deliver value in such engagements, thereby establishing themselves as pivotal players in this industry sector.

## Notice

UKRI-5209 IUK High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support Agreement to include set up, tailoring fees, licence fee and annual maintenance

### Procurement Information

The supplier owns the scoring models and related methodology which forms the foundation of Innovate UK's credit assessment process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015437-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £357,300 |
| Contracts value | £357,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | SME INSIGHTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015437-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 14:40 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011018-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082166-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082141-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015437-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011018-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082166-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082141-2025
  11th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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