---
title: "DDaT26210 - Security Solution Application Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e2d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# DDaT26210 - Security Solution Application Licensing

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e2d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, has successfully concluded a procurement process for Security Solution Application Licensing. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, specifically targeting the goods industry. The award, dated 29 April 2026, assigned the contract to White Source Ltd., trading as Mend.io, an SME from Israel. The contract, valued at 18,795 USD, will commence on 25 June 2026 and will run until 24 June 2027. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, justified by the unique technical requirements that only Mend.io could meet.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the tech sector specialising in software packages and security solutions. Firms with expertise in specialised security technology could potentially align their services to meet similar high-precision requirements in future government contracts. Although this particular procurement was direct and non-competitive, businesses that focus on innovation and niche technology solutions can explore opportunities to collaborate with central government authorities like UKRI. Companies interested in expanding into public sector contracts should consider engaging with shared service providers such as UK Shared Business Services Ltd., responsible for procurement practices at UKRI.

## 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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a security solution application licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039290-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,795 |

## 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 | WHITE SOURCE LTD., D.B.A MEND.IO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039290-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039290-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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