---
title: "DDaT26155 - OSPQ Solution with Developmental & Implementational Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e67"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# DDaT26155 - OSPQ Solution with Developmental & Implementational Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e67

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement for an OSPQ Solution with developmental and implementational services, specifically designed for network management and computer-related professional services. This contract has been awarded directly to Ceox Services Ltd due to technical reasons, indicating that this supplier is uniquely capable of fulfilling the requirements. The procurement falls within the 'Industry specific software package' category and is located in the United Kingdom. It was conducted through a direct method under the below-threshold category, without competition, and is currently in the award stage as of 19th March 2026. The contract commenced on 3rd March 2026 and is set to conclude on 10th May 2026. UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitated this procurement process at their office in Swindon.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and network management services to understand government procurement processes and possibly align with similar future opportunities. While the direct award method limits competition for this specific contract, businesses that can offer niche technical capabilities similar to Ceox Services Ltd may find avenues for growth by identifying gaps in service provision within public sector requirements. Leveraging skills in industry-specific software and related professional services could position similar SMEs to provide exclusive solutions to central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

## 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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a OSPQ Solution with Developmental & Implementational Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024956-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 10 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,500 |

## 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 | CEOX SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72511000 - Network management software services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 09:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024956-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024956-2026
  19th 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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