---
title: "DDaT26185 - Security Software Package"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c3f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# DDaT26185 - Security Software Package

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c3f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has successfully completed a procurement process for a Security Software Package under tender ID DDaT26185. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process followed a direct procurement method and was concluded on 2nd April 2026. This was a limited competition procurement exercise for acquiring goods in the software package and information systems category, with a contract value of £21,716.82. The contract with supplier Sofcat PLC, a large-scale business, commenced on 26th March 2026 and will run until 13th March 2027.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in security software development and integration. Companies with experience in supplying tailored software solutions to government bodies, like Sofcat PLC, are particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. Although this contract does not invite further competition, it highlights the ongoing demand within the central government for robust software solutions, suggesting future opportunities for businesses in similar fields. Organisations with a proficient procurement team and capability to deliver software packages that meet public authority requirements may leverage such opportunities for business expansion.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Security Software Package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031101-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,097 |

## 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 | SOFCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 15:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031101-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031101-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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