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CSP25256 Campaign Media Buy - Nature 25/26

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Aug 2025 at 10:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25256 Campaign Media Buy - Nature 25/26" has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract is part of the media industry, specifically involving newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. It pertains to the procurement of goods with a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, indicating it was concluded without the need for competitive bidding. The contract's status is complete, and the procurement stage has advanced to the award, which was signed on 7th August 2025 and took effect from 11th August 2025, set to conclude by 11th September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in media procurement, especially those providing campaign media buying services. Companies well-suited to compete for similar tenders include large-scale suppliers that can provide comprehensive media services within stipulated timelines. Although this contract was awarded directly to Onefix Recruitment Ltd without competition, businesses in similar classifications may find growth potential in aligning with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation for future procurement needs. The contract highlights the importance of establishing a robust market presence and expertise in the media industry to capitalise on such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25256 Campaign Media Buy - Nature 25/26

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Campaign Media buy- Nature 25/26 for MRC, LMB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048335-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,365 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 1-6 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

ONEFIX RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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