Contract awardedGrant management software

UKRI-5769 Delivery of Data Management System through LaunchCan- ICURe FY 26

Provision of the LaunchCan digital platform to support the ICURe programme, managing over 2,100 applications and 5,500 assessments. The service includes ongoing maintenance and development of a dataset containing 265,000 data points across 6,000 participants, facilitating end-to-end tracking of spinout formation, job creation, and private investment outcomes for stakeholders.

Awarded value
£221k
As published
Published
9 March 2026
Contract length
14 months
Ends 31 May 2027

What the contract covers

Managed digital platform and associated data services

Provision of a bespoke digital platform for application management, assessment processing, data analytics, and reporting for research and innovation programmes.

  • Provision of the LaunchCan digital platform supporting recruitment, application management, assessment processes, data management, and reporting for the Innovate UK ICURe programme
  • Collection, management, maintenance, and ongoing development of the ICURe dataset
  • Data analysis and reporting to support Innovate UK and named stakeholders
  • End-to-end visibility of participant progression through the ICURe programme and tracking of spinout formation, job creation, and private investment secured

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Managed digital platform and associated data services
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
2 months
Contract dates
7 April 2026 to 31 May 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
48000000, 72261000

Services in this contract

  • Grant management systemMain service£74k typicalLaunchCan platform for ICURe applications, assessment, data management and reporting

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  2. Contract awardedto Helix Research and Enterprise Limited
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/353226/ukri-5769-delivery-of-data-management-system-through-launchcan-icure-fy-26
Buyer reference
C0859
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665a1
Last checked
5 November 2026

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI-5769 Delivery of Data Management System through LaunchCan- ICURe FY 26. Contract award, 9 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/353226/ukri-5769-delivery-of-data-management-system-through-launchcan-icure-fy-26 (accessed 5 November 2026).