---
title: "DDaT26318 - Software license"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd26"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-06-25"
---

# DDaT26318 - Software license

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd26

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## Summary

The procurement process for a software license with the title "DDaT26318 - Software license" has been led by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon. The contract has reached the award stage as of 25th June 2026. Managed through direct procurement, the process was executed due to a lack of competition, with the contract being awarded to FSP Consulting Services Ltd. The contract commenced on 18th June 2026 and will span until 17th June 2027, with a gross value of £15,000. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving office and computing machinery and supplies, excluding furniture and software packages, to be delivered within the UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software subscriptions and supply of computing machinery. As this procurement process was conducted without competition, it highlights a niche opportunity predominantly suitable for businesses that possess the unique capability or or specific technical solutions required by the buyer. It's an excellent chance for companies that can offer specialised services or products, ensuring they are prepared for future opportunities where direct procurement processes are applied due to technical specificity. Businesses in the IT and software industry, particularly those positioned as small to medium enterprises, may find this an advantageous area for growth with public sector entities like UK Research and Innovation.

## 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 Subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059878-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,500 |

## 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 | FSP CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 13:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059878-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059878-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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