---
title: "DDaT25549 - Software Subscription 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a65"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# DDaT25549 - Software Subscription 2026-2027

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a65

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DDaT25549 - Software Subscription 2026-2027" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon. Operating in the industry category of software and IT services, this procurement relates to a direct, non-competitive contract for a software subscription. The process reached the award stage on 20th January 2026, with a contract period set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The procurement is classified under goods, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, with its delivery location indicated as the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software and IT services. Although the competition was limited due to technical reasons, businesses with niche software solutions could align themselves for future opportunities where specific expertise is required. The procurement was executed below threshold and without competition, indicating that businesses with unique or specialised offerings are well-suited to meet similar procurement needs in the future.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Annual subscription to specific software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005014-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,450 |

## 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 | BUILDING COST INFORMATION SERVICE LIMITED (BCIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 16:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005014-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005014-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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