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REE Renewal of the Research Professional Subscription Gold Networked

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a public procurement process for the "REE Renewal of the Research Professional Subscription Gold Networked." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on subscription services, and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct approach below the threshold, conducted without competition. The contract spans from 25th September 2025 to 12th September 2026, with the contract having been signed on 24th September 2025. The process has reached the contract award stage, and a contract notice was published on 27th October 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in subscription services, especially those providing research and academic-based digital platforms. The awarded contract to RESEARCH RESEARCH LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge, suggests that SMEs with expertise in delivering targeted digital solutions could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The tender aligns with organisations seeking procurement activities below threshold values, allowing for streamlined participation without the need for extensive competitive bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REE Renewal of the Research Professional Subscription Gold Networked

Notice Description

REE Renewal of the Research Professional Subscription Gold Networked - Until 12/09/26 - Framework Ref: SORRUK02621

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d468
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068640-2025
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,293 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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