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UKRI-5331 - Agreement for Founding Partner, World Conference of Science Journalists 2027

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Oct 2025 at 14:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has recently reached the award stage. The contract, titled "UKRI-5331 - Agreement for Founding Partner, World Conference of Science Journalists 2027," was concluded on 10 October 2025. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI has awarded the contract to ABSW Ltd (Association of British Science Writers) based in Maidstone. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, below threshold without competition, and focuses on services in the sector of membership organisation services. The contract period spans from 13 October 2025 to 31 October 2026, with a total gross value of £42,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the membership organisation services industry, particularly those capable of partnering in prestigious international scientific gatherings. While the award has been made without competition, businesses that can position themselves as valuable partners in similar future endeavours may find growth prospects by aligning with central government initiatives. Organisations that are adept at collaboration and have a track record of facilitating or engaging in conferences and journalism-related projects would be well-suited to explore similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5331 - Agreement for Founding Partner, World Conference of Science Journalists 2027

Notice Description

UKRI-5331 UKRI has become a founding partner for the World Conference of Science Journalists 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064277-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

ABSW LTD (ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH SCIENCE WRITERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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