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title: "DDaT26196-Software Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f1c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-19"
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# DDaT26196-Software Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f1c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT26196-Software Service" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category, was awarded on the 19th of March, 2026 without competition due to technical reasons. This direct procurement approach involves Vindex Systems Limited as the sole supplier, with the contract period starting on March 31, 2026, and concluding on March 31, 2027. The value of the contract is set at £13,865 (net) within a gross amount of £16,638.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with technical expertise that may fulfill unique institutional requirements. While competition for this contract was absent, establishing strong relationships with central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation might open further avenues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specific technical capabilities, akin to those offered by Vindex Systems Limited, could position themselves well for similar future contracts. Collaborating with shared business services, such as those provided by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, may also be advantageous in accessing indirect procurement opportunities.

## 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 Service Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025252-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,865 |

## 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 | VINDEX SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025252-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025252-2026
  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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