---
title: "DDaT26023 - Software Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061452"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# DDaT26023 - Software Subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061452

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## Summary

A public procurement process for a software subscription has been executed by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, identified as DDaT26023, falls under the main category of goods, specifically software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold and was carried out without competition due to a lack of reasonable alternatives. The process culminated in an award to BOX.COM (UK) LTD on 2nd February 2026, and the contract will be active from 25th February 2026 to 25th February 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the technology and software industry, particularly those able to provide niche or specialised software solutions. While this specific contract did not involve a competitive process, understanding such requirements can help potential suppliers align their offerings with future needs of organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Large-scale suppliers with capabilities in software subscriptions would find such opportunities beneficial for growth, especially when engaging with central government authorities willing to procure through direct methods without competition.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Software Subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009003-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## 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 | BOX.COM (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009003-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009003-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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