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BioRender licences 25/26

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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26 Nov 2025 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, for the acquisition of BioRender Scientific Illustration software licences for the year 2025/26. The process, classified under the software industry category, took place in London and was completed through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the financial threshold. This was a straightforward contract with a defined period from 8th November 2025 to 7th November 2026, valued at £12,138.48 (gross), with the contract signed on 30th October 2025 and the contract notice published on 26th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for software providers specialising in scientific illustration tools, particularly those capable of providing specific licensing solutions. The direct procurement approach indicates that the chosen supplier, BioRender (Science Suit Inc.), was likely selected for its specialised offerings and existing relationship. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche product lines aligned to government health initiatives may find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their market presence by targeting contracts with public authorities such as the UK Health Security Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BioRender licences 25/26

Notice Description

Procurement of named user licences for BioRender Scientific Illustration software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077158-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

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
£10,115 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIORENDER (SCIENCE SUIT

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