---
title: "DDaT26383 - Cloud Based Platform Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5cf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# DDaT26383 - Cloud Based Platform Renewal

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5cf

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the renewal of a cloud-based platform is complete. The procurement method was direct, without competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives for the required goods and services. This project falls under the goods category and specifically involves software packages and information systems. The primary locations involved are Swindon, United Kingdom, and London, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, titled "DDaT26383 - Cloud Based Platform Renewal," was awarded on 1st July 2026, with its completion expected by 30th June 2027, encompassing a gross value of £24,624. The award was active from the date of signing, 1st July 2026, and the supplier selected is Salesforce UK Limited.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for growth within the cloud-based software solutions industry. Although the procurement was concluded without competition, such processes indicate specific niches or specialised areas where certain goods or services are uniquely positioned to fulfil governmental needs. Businesses in the IT and software domains, particularly those proficient in delivering cloud-based platforms, can target similar future opportunities by ensuring they have the necessary credentials and capabilities to meet bespoke governmental and public sector needs. While this tender involved a large supplier, smaller businesses with innovative solutions may also consider partnerships or pre-tender engagement strategies to penetrate this market segment effectively.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a cloud based software platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063925-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,520 |

## 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 | SALESFORCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 08:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063925-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063925-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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