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title: "DDaT26317 - Software license"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d9f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-05-20"
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# DDaT26317 - Software license

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d9f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for a software licence under the title "DDaT26317 - Software license". This contract, identified by the procurement ID 046456-2026, follows a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition for technical reasons, with only Jisc Services Limited capable of supplying the required goods. The procurement category is in the domain of software packages and information systems. The contract was signed on 15th May 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. This procurement falls under the central government public authority classification.

This particular contract exemplifies how businesses in the software supply industry, especially those with niche capabilities or products, can secure important opportunities within government sectors. Given the direct nature of this procurement, companies with highly specialised offerings should focus on demonstrating their unique technical capabilities or patented solutions to tap into similar opportunities. Such opportunities potentially offer stable revenue streams, as evidenced by this contract valued at £12,000 gross, allowing qualified businesses to align with government demands and potentially position themselves as sole suppliers for future needs.

## 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. 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/046456-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046456-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046456-2026
  20th 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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