--- title: "UKRI-5562 Project Management Software Purchase" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0667e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0667e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0667e1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-03-12" --- # UKRI-5562 Project Management Software Purchase Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0667e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0667e1.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning phase for its tender titled "UKRI-5562 Project Management Software Purchase." This procurement process, initiated as a tender, is aimed at acquiring a comprehensive project management software package that will serve as a single point of truth across all organisational functions, enhancing efficiencies and reducing errors. The software is intended for delivery to regions UKF1 and UKH12 in the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to submit a Request for Information by 27th March 2026, as part of the preliminary market engagement. The procurement is above the threshold value with a gross budget of £3,000,000, and the contract period extends from August 2027 to August 2030, with potential renewal options up to August 2032. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in project management solutions. UKRI’s focus on acquiring an intuitive interface with advanced data interrogation capabilities suggests opportunities for businesses that excel in user-friendly software design and robust system integrations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly attractive, given the emphasis on suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth by expanding technological offerings and enhancing reputational standing through collaboration with a major public authority in central government. ## Notice A system to manage project-related information and tasks over the project lifecycle, providing a single point of truth across all organisational functional groups, vastly increasing efficiencies and reduce errors. Intuitive user interface that facilitates effective management projects and will increase engagement with the functionality of the system across all users. Comprehensive data interrogation functionality, with user-friendly dashboarding of information and comprehensive, tailorable reporting. All within one system or via comprehensive and robust integration between complementary systems to maximise efficiencies and reduce/limit duplication of data and effort. ### Planning Information Interested Parties are invited to complete a Request for Information, that will be made available via the e-sourcing system. Interested Suppliers can express their interest on the portal here: https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000APjsDMAT&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022223-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Aug 2027 - 5 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48331000 - Project management software package ## Release History - 12 Mar 2026 at 11:01 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022223-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 08:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022111-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022223-2026 12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022111-2026 12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000APjsDMAT&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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