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Royal Society of Chemistry - Journal Articles (25-26)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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27 Jan 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of online access to journal articles from the Royal Society of Chemistry. This direct procurement, which did not involve competition and falls below the usual threshold, is categorised under subscription services within the services industry. The contract is valid from 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 10th November 2027. Managed from their office in Newport, the Intellectual Property Office operates as a central government public authority.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies engaged in the provision of academic and research publications, particularly those specialising in subscription services for scientific content. Large entities, like the Royal Society of Chemistry, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given their capability to handle sizeable contractual demands and supply specialised content effectively. Engagement in contracts such as this can enhance business growth through steady revenue streams and the prestige associated with serving public sector institutions.

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Notice Title

Royal Society of Chemistry - Journal Articles (25-26)

Notice Description

Online Access to Royal Society of Chemistry - Journal Articles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007090-2026
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

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
£13,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 10 Nov 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Contract Manager
Contact Email
corporate-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000200015

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

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