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title: "DDaT26343- Software Maintenance Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be25"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-26"
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# DDaT26343- Software Maintenance Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be25

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, was to fulfil a requirement for software licence supply titled "DDaT26343- Software Maintenance Support". This contract, awarded on 26th June 2026, falls within the goods category, specifically industry-specific software packages, and was procured directly due to the absence of competition. The procurement was classified under central government public authority, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. The contract is valued at £32,017.96 gross and spans a contract period from 12th June 2026 to 12th June 2027, without crossing the financial threshold necessitating competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses capable of delivering niche and technical software solutions, given the specific requirement and lack of competition cited. Smaller enterprises or those with specialisation in software maintenance for industry-specific applications would find themselves well-suited for such opportunities. The procurement method, highlighting direct engagement, allows businesses that are uniquely qualified or technically capable to directly contribute to government projects without the extended processes of competitive tendering, thus fostering accelerated business growth for suitable suppliers like HFX Ltd.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of software licences. This procurement is being concluded without competition due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060313-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,681 |

## 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 | HFX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060313-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060313-2026
  26th 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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