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title: "DDaT26282 - Software license"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069765"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# DDaT26282 - Software license

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069765

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## Summary

The procurement process for contract DDaT26282 involved UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, with the procurement managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The contract, titled "DDaT26282 - Software license," pertains to the industry category of software package and information systems. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, the process was concluded on 13th May 2026, following a limited competition procurement exercise. The awarding of the contract marks its current phase, with M.A.C. Solutions (UK) Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement method was below threshold - limited competition, indicating a more selective approach to vendor solicitation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software solutions to engage with central government entities like UKRI. Businesses focusing on software subscription services could find lucrative growth prospects through similar government procurements. Understanding the limited competition procurement method used in this process can provide insight into future opportunities and enable businesses to tailor their offerings to meet specific governmental needs. The completed contract, valued at £23,201, spans from 12th May 2026 to 11th May 2027, providing a substantial engagement period for capable suppliers in this sector.

## 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 Subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043797-2026 |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 11 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,201 |

## 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 | M.A.C. SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043797-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043797-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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