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DDaT25545 - Data Reward Subscription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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06 Jan 2026 at 11:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, has successfully awarded a contract titled "DDaT25545 - Data Reward Subscription" under the services category. The procurement process was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also based in Swindon. The process utilized a 'limited competition' method which is typically used for procurements below certain thresholds. This award, dated 6th January 2026, marked the completion of the procurement process, and the contract was signed on 12th December 2025. The contracted work is set to be delivered in the UKK14 region, which encompasses parts of South West England.

The awarded contract presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those that can provide innovative data reward solutions. Large enterprises with the capability to fulfil such requirements efficiently, like KORN FERRY (UK) LIMITED, who is the supplier awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their portfolio within the public sector and gain recognition, leading to further growth prospects in related sectors. Additionally, understanding the procurement landscape and developing offerings that meet specific government needs can significantly enhance business potential and market standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25545 - Data Reward Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Data Reward Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fff0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000602-2026
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
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
£35,992 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2029 4-5 years
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, ddatprocurement@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

KORN FERRY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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