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UKRI-5879 BCS Organisational membership 1 year

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has reached the award stage. The tender titled "UKRI-5879 BCS Organisational membership 1 year" encompasses membership services within the IT industry category. Directly awarded to BCS Learning & Development Ltd (British Computer Society) under a 'Below threshold - without competition' procurement method, this contract was signed on 1st March 2026 and runs until 28th February 2027. Key stakeholders include UKRI as the buyer and BCS as the supplier, both based within the United Kingdom (region: UKK14). The tender's status is complete as of 12th March 2026 with a gross contract value of £34,270.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for SMEs particularly within the IT services domain, given its focus on organisational membership services. Businesses equipped to offer specialised membership services or similar offerings in the IT sector stand to benefit from such direct procurements, albeit within certain financial thresholds. Such contracts foster SME collaboration with public sector authorities, enabling these enterprises to expand their networks and enhance their portfolio through public sector affiliation. BCS's role as the supplier exemplifies the potential for similar organisations to engage effectively with government entities for extended growth and influence within the industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5879 BCS Organisational membership 1 year

Notice Description

Organisational Membership for 1 year of the BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06686b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022345-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,270 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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

BCS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT LTD (BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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