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title: "DDaT26417 - Annual software licence and maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d2e9"
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published: "2026-07-24"
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# DDaT26417 - Annual software licence and maintenance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2e9

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation and relates to the title 'DDaT26417 - Annual software licence and maintenance'. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, with a specific focus on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The location for the service provision is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Swindon area (region UKK14). The contracting process has reached the Award stage, with the contract already signed on 22nd July 2026, and it will remain active until 21st July 2027. The procurement method was direct, undertaken below the threshold without competition, reflecting the lack of reasonable alternatives to the services provided by the awarded supplier, Measys Group Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services and software maintenance. Given that the contract is focused on software licence and maintenance, businesses that have a strong track record in these areas could find this opportunity aligns with their expertise. Although this contract was directly awarded without competition, similar future opportunities could be suitable for businesses looking to collaborate or offer complementary services to public authorities, possibly expanding their footprint through strategic partnerships with organisations like UK Research and Innovation or UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement: Software licence and maintenance contract for software suite.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070133-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,750 |

## 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 | MEASYS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 09:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070133-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070133-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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