---
title: "DDaT26278 - Enterprise Software Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbc9"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-15"
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# DDaT26278 - Enterprise Software Licenses

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbc9

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has completed a direct procurement process for enterprise software licences, identified under the tender ID DDaT26278. This process falls under the category of 'goods' related to software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded to LUTRA CONSULTING LIMITED, based in Ashford, UK. The procurement did not involve competition due to technical reasons, with the procurement method being 'Below threshold - without competition.' The contract is active, running from 9th July 2026 to 8th July 2027, with a gross value of £19,418.10. The delivery location is specified as the United Kingdom, and the process was initiated on 15th July 2026, marking its completion.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, especially those capable of fulfilling unique requirements without competition. Primarily, it caters to enterprises with industry-leading technical expertise, given the direct award nature. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing bespoke software solutions that meet high technical specifications stand to gain from pursuing similar tenders. Given the involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd, organisations with potential synergies in public sector technology deployments could also explore partnership avenues for future growth.

## 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. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Enterprise software licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066688-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,181 |

## 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 | LUTRA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066688-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066688-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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