---
title: "DDaT26458 - Software Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f156"
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# DDaT26458 - Software Subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f156

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation procured a software subscription for its organisational needs. The requirement falls within software packages and information systems, covering the supply of software rather than construction, consultancy or general IT support. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf as its shared service provider. The buying organisation is UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority. The requirement was handled as a single procurement lot and concerned goods. The available description identifies the purchase as a software subscription, but does not provide a product name, user group, technical specification or implementation scope. Businesses supplying software subscriptions to UKRI or similar public-sector organisations are the relevant market.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Dell Corporation Limited. The contract was awarded on 26 August 2026, signed on 26 August 2026 and runs from 27 August 2026 to 26 August 2027. Its value is £11,220 excluding VAT, or £13,464 including VAT. UKRI used a direct award below the applicable threshold without competition, citing an absence of competition for technical reasons and stating that only one supplier could provide the required goods or services. The award is active and the contract is active. The procurement was evaluated through a technical-availability rationale rather than a competitive price or quality assessment. It was conducted as one completed lot.

This outcome indicates a defined public-sector demand for software subscriptions within UKRI’s technology environment. Dell Corporation Limited was selected because the buyer recorded that technical reasons meant only one supplier could provide the requirement. For a future requirement of this type, a competing supplier would need to show that its software can meet UKRI’s specific technical and compatibility needs, with a clear basis for replacing or matching the incumbent solution. Credibility would depend on being able to supply the required software product, support the relevant subscription arrangement and demonstrate why the requirement is not technically restricted to a single provider. Software vendors and authorised subscription resellers able to evidence interoperability, continuity and technical suitability are the closest commercial comparators.

## 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/083488-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,220 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | DELL CORPORATION LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083488-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083488-2026
  3rd September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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