---
title: "DDaT26241 - Software License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# DDaT26241 - Software License

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688a8

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "DDaT26241 - Software License" has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the acquisition of software and information systems. Following a limited competition procurement exercise, the contract was concluded, highlighting the industry category of software packages and information systems. The award stage was active as of 22 April 2026, with the contract period commencing from 15 April 2026 and concluding on 14 April 2027. With a gross value of £30,240, the contract was signed on 9 April 2026.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities particularly for software vendors specialising in software packages and systems. Given the limited competition approach, businesses small in scale that are adept at delivering tailored software solutions may find enticing prospects in such contracts. R-Com Consulting Limited, an SME based in Stockport, secured this contract, exemplifying the competitive edge smaller firms can have in niche market procurements. This contract underscores the demand within public sectors for specialised technical services which can open avenues for software providers aiming to expand their footprint in governmental 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 a Software License.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036653-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 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 | £25,200 |

## 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 | R-COM CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036653-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036653-2026
  22nd 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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