---
title: "UKRI-6039 Company Watch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069743"
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# UKRI-6039 Company Watch

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069743

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-6039 Company Watch" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of services, specifically licence management software development services, and is classified within the direct procurement method due to technical integration and compatibility reasons. The procurement is now at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 26th May 2026. The contract, which commences on 1st June 2026, has a duration of up to three years. The awarded supplier is Company Watch, located in Chippenham, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with expertise in license management software development. Businesses that provide solutions capable of seamless technical integration with existing systems can benefit from contracts like this, as they demonstrate the importance of compatibility and cost-effectiveness in procurement decisions. With a contract value amounting to £126,412.65 and comprising potential renewals, businesses that can adapt and align their offerings with UKRI's requirements may gain a substantial competitive edge in securing future tenders within this category.

## Notice

Renewal of the existing Company Watch service within Innovate UK's Funding Assurance Platform, due to technical integration and the disproportionate cost of re-engineering to switch provider.

### Procurement Information

Disproportionate Technical Capability and incompatibility with existing systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048609-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,412 |
| Contracts value | £126,412 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | COMPANY WATCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048609-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 10:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043798-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 08:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043740-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048609-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043798-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043740-2026
  13th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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