---
title: "DDaT26508 Software Subscription Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078d6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2026-10-22"
---

# DDaT26508 Software Subscription Renewal

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078d6c

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought a software subscription renewal, classified as a software package and information system. The purchase is for subscription renewal rather than a broader software implementation or development project. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf. The delivery location is recorded as the United Kingdom, with no more specific place identified. This is a single-lot requirement for software goods.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Bechtle Limited. UKRI used a below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 19 October 2026 and runs from 21 October 2026 to 21 October 2027. Its value is £32,106.99 excluding VAT and £38,528.39 including VAT. The procurement records one lot, awarded as a whole. The award information does not state evaluation criteria or explain how bids were compared.

For suppliers considering comparable future work from UKRI, this award demonstrates demand for renewing software subscriptions through a limited competition. A credible competitor would need to supply and renew software subscriptions, with the commercial capability to support a central-government research and innovation organisation. The award went to a large supplier, indicating that an established provider was selected for this requirement; the published details do not identify specific technical accreditations, product brands, service levels or staffing requirements. Suppliers whose business includes software licensing and subscription renewals are the closest fit. The requirement is focused on continuation of software subscriptions, rather than software development or a wider digital transformation programme.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Software Subscription Renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099760-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,106 |

## 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 | Bechtle direct Ltd. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2026 at 08:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099760-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099760-2026
  22nd October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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