---
title: "UKRI-5769 Delivery of Data Management System through LaunchCan- ICURe FY 26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665a1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-07"
---

# UKRI-5769 Delivery of Data Management System through LaunchCan- ICURe FY 26

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665a1

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5769 Delivery of Data Management System through LaunchCan- ICURe FY 26", which focuses on providing a digital platform for data management, application, and recruitment processes. The procurement was conducted as a direct award to HELIX RESEARCH AND ENTERPRISE LIMITED due to technical reasons justifying the absence of competition. The contract, valued at £220,700, commenced on 7th April 2026 and ends on 31st May 2027. The platform services a large dataset and supports multiple partners including UKRI, DSIT, HM Treasury, Delivery Partners, and Regional Heads of Hub, offering robust data analysis and reporting capabilities.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in software development and data management. Businesses that specialise in creating scalable digital platforms aimed at handling large datasets, such as those used in recruitment and application management, could find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. The consistent demand for technological solutions in public sector programmes highlights potential for enterprises adept in software package and information systems to build a strategic relationship with governmental entities, facilitating business expansion and stronger market positioning.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation have awarded a contract via Single Source Direct Award for renewing its contract for the continued provision of the LaunchCan digital platform, which supports recruitment, application management, assessment processes, data management, and reporting for the Innovate UK ICURe programme.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded by way of a direct award in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, on the grounds that competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031557-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,700 |
| Contracts value | £220,700 |

## 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 | HELIX RESEARCH AND ENTERPRISE |

## 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
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031557-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021050-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021028-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031557-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021050-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021028-2026
  9th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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