---
title: "DDaT26234 - Repository Hosting and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e4e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# DDaT26234 - Repository Hosting and Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e4e

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract titled "DDaT26234 - Repository Hosting and Support" to ECS Partners Limited, a specialised supplier, under a direct procurement method. The contract involves goods and technical support services within the category of web server software packages, specifically for repository hosting and support. The procurement has been concluded due to technical reasons where no competition was possible, completed without the need for a competitive process. Located in Swindon, UK, the contract commenced on April 21st, 2026, and will end on March 31st, 2027, with a gross value of £16,092.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses within the tech and software industry, particularly those providing niche technical solutions, to explore potential collaborations or future contracts with public authorities. ECS Partners Limited, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to engage with government projects and expand their portfolio in specialised fields. Companies able to offer expertise in technical support services and tailor solutions for web server applications may find similar opportunities for growth and partnership within public sector projects.

## 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 Repository Hosting and Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039371-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,410 |

## 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 | ECS PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 48222000 - Web server software package
- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039371-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039371-2026
  29th 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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