---
title: "DDaT26290 - Specialised HR and compliance software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069fc9"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069fc9"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fc9.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fc9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# DDaT26290 - Specialised HR and compliance software

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fc9

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069fc9)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fc9.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation seeking specialised HR and compliance software. This contract, titled "DDaT26290 - Specialised HR and compliance software", is categorised under the industry of Software package and information systems, designed to support the public authority within the central government framework. The contracting authority, UK Research and Innovation, is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, with DILIGENT BOARDBOOKS LIMITED being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at £18,869.40 and runs from 8th May 2026 to 7th May 2027. The award stage of the tender has been completed, ensuring the contract status is active, as of the 21st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and compliance software, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke solutions under specific technical specifications. Larger software firms, especially those established in the UK market, would find it advantageous to engage with such direct procurement methods, even when competition is bypassed. This contract indicates a clear requirement for specialised software, serving as a springboard for similar future requirements, appealing to companies that can innovate and tailor products for central government needs. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance business growth by establishing critical public sector relationships and demonstrating capability in delivering complex software solutions within the government sector.

## 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 specialised HR and compliance software tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047320-2026 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,869 |

## 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 | DILIGENT BOARDBOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047320-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047320-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069fc9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fc9.json.