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UKRI-5377 Clarivate Web of Science Primary Collection Subscription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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28 Oct 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, for the provision of a "Clarivate Web of Science Primary Collection Subscription." This service falls under the industry category of subscription services and has a main procurement category of services. The procurement was carried out using a direct method without competition, given it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Jisc Services Ltd and started on 29 October 2025, running until 30 September 2028. The legal basis for this procurement is tied to UK legislation 2023/54, and the value of the contract is £40,285.01, excluding VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital information services and those capable of providing subscription-based access to academic and research resources. Large firms with experience in managing and delivering web-based subscription services would be highly suited to engage with similar tenders in the future. Although this specific procurement was executed without competition, understanding the procurement needs of UKRI could present future opportunities for collaboration or invitations to tender for businesses within the same niche, especially those providing innovative digital solutions to public sector entities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5377 Clarivate Web of Science Primary Collection Subscription

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to provide access to Clarivate Web of Science Primary Collection for a period of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d59c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069110-2025
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

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
£40,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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