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title: "DDaT26235 - Software License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681de"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-14"
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# DDaT26235 - Software License

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681de

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## Summary

The contracting process titled "DDaT26235 - Software License" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically focusing on the provision of a software licence. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, without competition due to the specific technical requirements that only a particular supplier could fulfil. The contract, awarded to Motion Picture Licensing Company Ltd, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract now active, having been signed on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a niche opportunity for businesses specialising in software licence provision and related goods within the public sector. Although this particular process was conducted without competition, it underscores the demand for high-quality software solutions in central government agencies. Large-scale technology vendors with expertise in catering to specific technical needs might find similar opportunities in future tenders. Such procurement processes could offer substantial growth avenues for businesses able to supply the necessary technical requirements to public authority entities, 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. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Software License.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033710-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 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 | £13,317 |

## 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 | MOTION PICTURE LICENSING COMPANY LTD MPLC HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033710-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033710-2026
  14th 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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