---
title: "CSP26554 - ILP & ELP Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a90d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# CSP26554 - ILP & ELP Licenses

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a90d

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## Summary

This public procurement process has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, for the provision of ILP & ELP Licenses. Classified under the services industry category, the procurement was executed without competition due to technical reasons, as indicated by the procurement status 'complete'. The process utilised a direct procurement method, categorised as 'Below threshold - without competition'. The contract, identified as CSP26554, began on 1st May 2026, and is set to conclude by 30th April 2027. The supplier awarded is EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., with the relevant services pertaining to licence management software development delivered across the United Kingdom.

This contract offers a notable opportunity for providers specialising in license management software development services, especially those that can adapt to non-competitive procurement processes. Although this particular contract was not open for competition, understanding similar requirements from central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation can be crucial for businesses looking to tailor their offerings for future contracts. Suppliers with technical capabilities that align with licensing solutions would benefit from positioning themselves for future tenders where direct procurement could be applied.

## 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. UK Research & Innovation require ILP & ELP Licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050913-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,086 |

## 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 | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050913-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050913-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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