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UKRI-6012 Prism Group Academic Subscription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process concluded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a contract has been awarded for the provision of the Prism Group Academic Subscription. The contracting authority, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, and functioning within the central government sector, has completed this procurement under a direct, below-threshold method, indicating no competitive bidding was involved. The service procured, classified under educational software packages, covers a period from April 16, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with a contract value of USD 43,200. The supplier, GraphPad Software LLC, based in Boston, United States, will be delivering this subscription within the specified timeframe to locations in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in goods, particularly those offering educational software solutions. Enterprises that focus on software development and academic resources could explore similar procurement opportunities to partner with public organisations such as UKRI. The direct procurement method without competition suggests a preference for specialised services that meet specific organisational needs promptly. A large-scale business like GraphPad Software LLC, which can deliver tailored software solutions effectively, aligns well with this tender's requirements. Businesses aiming to grow in the public sector and develop collaborations with research-focused institutions can benefit from these insights.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6012 Prism Group Academic Subscription

Notice Description

UKRI has selected a supplier to provide access to the Prism Group Academic Yearly Subscription for a period of one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06893d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036917-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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

GRAPHPAD SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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