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title: "DDaT25523 - Literacy Support Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060dfb"
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# DDaT25523 - Literacy Support Software

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

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation, focuses on the acquisition of Literacy Support Software. This project falls within the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being signed on 7th January 2026 and set to commence on 17th February 2026. This is a direct procurement method undertaken without competition, due to the necessity of a unique supplier, and below the financial threshold for competitive tendering, with a contract value of £24,883.05 excluding VAT.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the development or supply of specialised software solutions, particularly those focusing on literacy support. While the contract has been awarded to Texthelp Ltd, demonstrating the advantages for established suppliers in niche markets, new or existing software companies could leverage similar opportunities by emphasising unique capabilities and deep expertise in specialised software domains. Large-scale providers with the ability to offer unique technical solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future procurements requiring bespoke software solutions.

## 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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Literacy Support Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006451-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,883 |

## 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 | TEXTHELP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006451-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006451-2026
  26th 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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