---
title: "UKRI-5539 Room Booking Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600fd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# UKRI-5539 Room Booking Solution

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600fd

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, involved a direct procurement method without competition, also known as a "below threshold" process. This tender, titled "UKRI-5539 Room Booking Solution," falls under the goods category, particularly focusing on scheduling software packages. The award was made to Essential Computing Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Portishead. The contract was finalised and signed on 17th December 2025, with an active period spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, valued at £51,471.00 with a gross amount of £61,765.00. The award status was marked as active as of the 7th January 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in scheduling software solutions. SMEs like Essential Computing Ltd are well-positioned to compete in such procurements, emphasising their ability to offer niche, tailored solutions directly meeting the needs of public authorities like UKRI. Businesses targeting opportunities in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in software solutions, could find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their client base within central government bodies in the UK.

## Notice

Specialist Room Booking Solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001068-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,471 |

## 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 | ESSENTIAL COMPUTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48332000 - Scheduling software package

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001068-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001068-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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