---
title: "DDaT26097 - Maintenance and support for software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672b4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# DDaT26097 - Maintenance and support for software

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672b4

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the maintenance and support of custom software under procurement ID DDaT26097. This contract pertains to IT services focused on software package and information systems without competition, due to specific technical reasons requiring a singular supplier. The procurement stage is complete, with the award given to Gaussian Inc, a small to medium enterprise based in the United States. The contract commenced on 3rd March 2026 and extends until 28th February 2027, highlighting its active status in the industry category concerning IT and software services.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities in custom software maintenance and IT services, particularly for firms specialising in software and technical support. As Gaussian Inc is the awarded supplier, businesses established with niche software service capabilities may see similar opportunities for direct awards due to unique technical offerings. Companies focusing on bespoke IT solutions, consulting, and software development could find potential in engaging with public authorities seeking specialised services without open competitive bidding. With a contract valued at 17,500 USD, businesses interested could anticipate similar contracts from organisations like UK Research and Innovation, supporting growth through targeted procurement strategies.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement Maintenance and support for custom software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026808-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,500 |

## 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 | GAUSSIAN |

## 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
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026808-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026808-2026
  24th 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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