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PS25320 - UKRI China Health Report 25/26

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "PS25320 - UKRI China Health Report 25/26," was initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract involves research services, specifically the creation of a health report concerning China for UKRI. The contract, awarded to Springer Nature Customer Service Centre GmbH, is in the award stage and runs from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £49,080. It followed a below-threshold, limited competition procurement method, with the finalised contract signed on 19th November 2025. UK Shared Business Services Ltd played a role as the procuring entity, facilitating this process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services within the healthcare sector. Companies with experience in international research, especially involving health reports, can leverage this contract for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Springer Nature Customer Service Centre GmbH have successfully engaged, indicating the competitive nature suited for smaller entities. The contract's focus on the creation of comprehensive health reports opens avenues for businesses providing auxiliary health research solutions, creating potential for partnership and sub-contracting. The engagement may enhance visibility and credibility for participating businesses through collaboration with a prominent central government authority, UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25320 - UKRI China Health Report 25/26

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an UKRI China Health Report

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ece0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078896-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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