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UKRI-5599 MRC LMB PNAS Publish and Read

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "UKRI-5599 MRC LMB PNAS Publish and Read" has been conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This procurement involves services within the electronic publishing software development industry, specifically targeted at enhancing the provision of publication and readership services. Initially initiated as a direct procurement process under a "Below threshold - without competition" method, the process has culminated in an award and contract stage. The procurement was completed with the contract signed on 29th December 2025, and it spans from 2nd January 2026 to 31st January 2027, with a total value of $46,779.20 USD. The services will be provided within the UK, with key delivery in the East of England region.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for large-scale service providers in the electronic publishing software sector to expand their services and influence within central government sectors. The project awarded to Jisc Services Ltd demonstrates potential for future collaborations and provides a pathway for similar businesses to engage with UKRI for innovative publishing solutions. Firms specialising in technology-driven publishing solutions, especially those with experience in serving public authorities, would find themselves well-suited to participate in such procurement opportunities, promoting business growth through strategic partnerships with government agencies.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5599 MRC LMB PNAS Publish and Read

Notice Description

Provision of MRC LMB PNAS Publish and Read

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060368
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002132-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212312 - Electronic publishing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,779 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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