Award

Research Professional

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Research Professional" was led by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located at 22 Whitehall, London. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically subscription services, and is part of the public authority - central government sector. The tender, identified by ocid ocds-h6vhtk-0603bc, was awarded to the supplier, Clarivate, on 12th January 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold without competition, with a contract period spanning from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2027. The award notice was published on the same day, 12th January 2026, and the service provided is an online database for research funding opportunities and international research policy news.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for businesses that specialize in subscription services and provide digital database solutions. While the contract was awarded without competition, the project highlights the demand for specialised digital products used by the public sector. Companies working within the research and development sector or those offering complementary services to enhance international research practices could find this particular contract advantageous for future opportunities. Though this opportunity has been awarded, understanding its scope and the interest from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology can aid similar businesses in preparing for potential future tenders or contracts.

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Notice Title

Research Professional

Notice Description

Research Professional is an online database of research funding opportunities and a source of international research policy and practice news. The product is primarily used by DSIT and policy professionals across the RD&I sector. Contract covers 12 months access to the Research Professional product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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
£42,609 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sigcommericalapprovals@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARIVATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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