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title: "DDaT26316 - Software license"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a90f"
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published: "2026-05-29"
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# DDaT26316 - Software license

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a90f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a direct procurement process for a software licence, identified as DDaT26316. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process was completed without competition due to technical reasons, specifically because only the Government Legal Department could supply the required goods. The contract entered the award stage on 28th May 2026 and will remain active until 28th May 2027, with a total gross contract value of £13,759.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the software and IT services sector, particularly those with specialised capabilities in meeting bespoke governmental needs. Companies with a strong track record in governmental software solutions would find lucrative opportunities in similar direct procurement processes. Additionally, businesses aiming to grow within the public sector could benefit from understanding procurement avenues that do not rely on open competition, focusing on unique product offerings that meet specific, narrowly-defined requirements.

## 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/050915-2026 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 28 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,466 |

## 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 | SHARED SERVICES PROVIDER |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050915-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050915-2026
  29th 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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