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PS26070 - Multilateral Research Engagement with China Opportunities and Challenges

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has successfully awarded a contract titled "PS26070 - Multilateral Research Engagement with China Opportunities and Challenges" to Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH. This procurement process is part of the services category and was conducted as a limited competition exercise, which concluded on 3rd March 2026 with an active status. The contract value stands at £32,000, covering research services within the United Kingdom. Based in Swindon, UKRI serves as the buyer, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitating the procurement process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, especially those looking to venture into multilateral engagements with China. It encourages the involvement of enterprises capable of delivering innovative research solutions, driving business growth, and fostering international collaboration. SMEs with expertise in research services may find this tender particularly promising for expanding their reach and establishing an international presence. With UK Research and Innovation as the contracting authority, businesses engaging in similar fields are invited to explore potential cooperative avenues with this central government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26070 - Multilateral Research Engagement with China Opportunities and Challenges

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an Research Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06730c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026946-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2026 24 hours
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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