---
title: "DDaT27515 - Software Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0782fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2026-10-07"
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# DDaT27515 - Software Subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0782fe

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) procured a software subscription, classified as software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). The requirement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The award covers one lot and is for supply in the United Kingdom. The description identifies the purchase only as a software subscription; it does not describe particular software products or the subscription’s functions. This is a goods purchase rather than a software development or implementation service. The buyer is UKRI, while UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement. The contract is with Cohesive UK Group Ltd.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Cohesive UK Group Ltd. UKRI used a below-threshold direct award without competition, stating that technical reasons meant only one supplier could provide the required goods or services. The contract was signed on 1 October 2026 and runs from 2 October 2026 to 26 February 2027. Its value is £15,268.19 excluding VAT (£18,321.83 including VAT). The award is active, and the contract is active. Evaluation criteria are not stated; the purchase proceeded without a competitive evaluation. There is one completed lot, awarded to the named supplier.

For suppliers considering similar UKRI requirements in future, this award shows demand for a software subscription bought as a goods contract, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement. The buyer’s stated reason for awarding without competition was that technical reasons left only one supplier able to supply the requirement. A credible competitor would therefore need to demonstrate that its subscription meets the same technical need, and be able to evidence any relevant compatibility or technical constraints that distinguish its offer. The published scope gives no product-level requirements or specific capabilities to benchmark, so the award alone does not identify a particular software function or accreditation to target. Cohesive UK Group Ltd, the selected supplier, is classified as a large business.

## 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 the provision of a Software Subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094862-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,268 |

## 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 | COHESIVE UK GROUP LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2026 at 15:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094862-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094862-2026
  7th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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