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title: "DDaT26117 - Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a16"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-23"
---

# DDaT26117 - Subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a16

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DDaT26117 - Subscription" was concluded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. This contracting process is at the award stage, having been awarded without competition because only Concurrent Engineering Ltd could supply the required Software Subscription due to technical reasons. The contract period is from 17 February 2026 to 16 February 2027, with the value stated at £14,040 gross and £11,700 in net terms. The procurement method employed was 'direct', categorized as below the threshold and without competition.

This tender creates opportunities for software subscription providers, particularly those specialising in technical solutions with niche capabilities that only they can deliver. Small and medium enterprises like Concurrent Engineering Ltd, situated in Birmingham, have demonstrated their capability by securing the contract, which highlights the potential for other SMEs in the software sector to align their offerings with similar specialized needs in public sector procurements. Providers in the software and information systems industry equipped to address unique technical specifications will find such contracts beneficial in fostering sustainable business growth and strengthening their foothold within the public procurement marketplace.

## 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. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Software Subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016063-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,700 |

## 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 | CONCURRENT ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 13:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016063-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016063-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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