---
title: "DDaT26130 - software licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066abb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# DDaT26130 - software licenses

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066abb

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for "DDaT26130 - software licenses" within the UK central government's public authority framework. The contract was awarded on 16th March 2026, with the process being concluded without competition due to technical reasons. The contract period runs from 17th February 2026 to 16th February 2027, with a gross value of £27,667.20. The procurement involved acquiring software package and information systems, classified under CPV code 48000000. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity, and the contract was awarded to BestOutcome Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), located in Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom, specialised in delivering goods across the UK.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for SMEs in the software industry, specifically those specialising in software packages and information systems. Businesses skilled in providing technical software solutions could anticipate engaging in similar future contracts that serve the public sector. As this contract was awarded due to an absence of competition, companies with unique technical offerings or niche expertise may find opportunities in similarly structured procurement processes, where the government seeks specialised solutions without traditional competition. Engaging with UKRI and UK Shared Business Services Ltd could be beneficial for SMEs aiming to establish themselves within government projects.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the software licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023378-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 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 | £23,056 |

## 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 | BESTOUTCOME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023378-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023378-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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