---
title: "DDaT26226 - Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683ce"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-16"
---

# DDaT26226 - Support Contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683ce

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation has concluded with the awarding of a contract titled "DDaT26226 - Support Contract". The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, below threshold, and primarily falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems". The associated contract, active since 15th April 2026, covers a period ending on 14th April 2027, with the supplier Textio, Inc, delivering services to the United Kingdom. The buyer organisation is a public authority under central government, located in Swindon. The procurement stage reached completion with the award made on 27th March 2026. 

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software development and information systems. SMEs, like Textio, Inc, who can offer competitive and innovative solutions in this sector, may find opportunities in similar procurement exercises across public authority contracts. The limited competition ensures that only qualified and capable suppliers are considered, providing a more focused opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their prowess. Engaging in contracts such as these can significantly enhance business reputation and access to future public sector projects.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Support Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034530-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,143 |

## 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 | TEXTIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 09:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034530-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034530-2026
  16th 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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