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CSP25199 - STEM Job Advertisements

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jul 2025 at 08:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) was focused on the provision of STEM Job Advertisements. The contract, titled "CSP25199 - STEM Job Advertisements," falls under the Advertising Services industry category and is classified as a service. Located in Swindon, UK, UKRI completed this procurement process using a direct procurement method due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was signed on 28 July 2025 and is active from 30 July 2025 until 31 March 2026. UK Shared Business Services Ltd served as the procuring entity, and the supplier awarded was GRADCRACKER LIMITED.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising services, particularly those that can offer niche expertise in STEM job advertisements. Although the procurement was concluded directly without open competition, businesses with unique technical capabilities in similar categories might find potential for growth by monitoring future contracting opportunities with governmental bodies like UKRI. This contract highlights the demand for specialised services in niche markets, making it crucial for SMEs and other niche advertising firms to establish credentials and foster relationships within sectors that prioritise specialised knowledge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25199 - STEM Job Advertisements

Notice Description

***** 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. UK Research & Innovation require specialist STEM Job Advertisements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05689b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044096-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADCRACKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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