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CSP26228 - Nature Masterclasses Online Subscription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Feb 2026 at 14:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26228 - Nature Masterclasses Online Subscription" is spearheaded by UK Research and Innovation. This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically subscription and e-learning services, and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom but services would be delivered across the UK. Concluded on 18 February 2026, this contract consists of a direct award procurement method, under the threshold without competition, due to no feasible alternatives, and it is currently in the award stage with its completion announced on 23 February 2026. Springer Nature Customer Service Center Gmbh has been awarded the contract for the subscription renewal, which lasts until 17 February 2027, with a value of £13,302 excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning services, particularly those that provide subscription models tailored towards educational and professional development sectors. Given that Springer Nature is a well-established entity, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter this niche market can take inspiration or explore potential collaborative arrangements. Businesses adept in creating specialised online course content or platforms could find prospects for growth by understanding the procurement's nature and fostering relationships with public authorities similar to UK Research and Innovation, where direct procurement opportunities may arise. This contract exemplifies how a lack of competitive process can streamline opportunities for businesses adept at offering unique and specialised services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26228 - Nature Masterclasses Online Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UKRI had a Provision for Nature Masterclasses On-demand online courses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016141-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,302 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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