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UKRI 5415 - 'Web of Science' and 'Journal and Highly Cited Data' database subscription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as UKRI 5415, involved a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, specifically for a database subscription service titled "Web of Science" and "Journal and Highly Cited Data". This process falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £26,252.41. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract signed on 6th November 2025, and it remains active until 30th September 2026, covering services to be delivered across the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the subscription services industry, particularly those providing high-quality and trusted database products. Although this particular contract did not involve a competitive bidding process, businesses with established reputations in delivering impactful database solutions could position themselves as trusted suppliers for similar future opportunities. Organisations with robust data management services that can demonstrate the impact and ROI of public-funded initiatives would be well-suited for such opportunities, aligning with the needs expressed by STFC departments and programmes within UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5415 - 'Web of Science' and 'Journal and Highly Cited Data' database subscription

Notice Description

The provision of trusted, high quality database products. STFC departments and programmes have to demonstrate the impact of the work carried out at its facilities and report back to funding agencies, and demonstrate good return of investment of public funds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073648-2025
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
£26,252 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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