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DDaT25512 - Research Protocols License Agreement

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Nov 2025 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation for the "DDaT25512 - Research Protocols License Agreement" and has been completed. The contracting authority operates from Swindon in the United Kingdom and falls under the central government category. This procurement pertained to the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically for goods, and was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, indicating that no reasonable alternatives for the goods were available. The contract was awarded to Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH, with the contract period spanning from 16 December 2025 to 15 December 2026, and was signed on 14 November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software and information system services, especially those that can provide specialised licenses and software packages, similar to Springer Nature's offerings. Companies with expertise in developing or distributing comprehensive research protocols and information systems would find such opportunities beneficial for growth, particularly if they have the capability to meet specific procurement requirements that bypass competitive tendering due to exclusivity or uniqueness of the offering. Partnering with or supplying to large-scale organisations like UK Research and Innovation could greatly enhance business visibility and build significant credentials in working with government clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25512 - Research Protocols License Agreement

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to there being are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. Brief Description of Requirement This requirement is for the provision of Research Protocols license agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074480-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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