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CSP26477 - Digital Preservation Coalition membership

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 May 2026 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation organisation, located in Swindon, announced the completion of a procurement process for the Digital Preservation Coalition membership. This process, classified under the 'Miscellaneous membership organisations services' category, was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, indicating that only a specific supplier could meet the service requirements. UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitated the procurement as the contracting authority. The contract, identified as CSP26477, was awarded to the Digital Preservation Coalition and commenced on 1st August 2026, with an end date of 31st July 2027. The tender, tagged as both an award and contract, was finalised with a gross value of £12,330 GBP.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in digital preservation services and membership organisations. Although this particular contract did not open for competition, businesses with similar specialisations could benefit from aligning with public sector technology needs, particularly in areas where unique service offerings are necessary. The technical nature of the procurement suggests potential for innovation and partnership, particularly for small and medium enterprises like the successful supplier, Digital Preservation Coalition. Organisations that can demonstrate exclusive expertise or services in niche markets may find similar direct procurement methods advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26477 - Digital Preservation Coalition membership

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Digital Preservation Coalition membership.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041168-2026
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

98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,330 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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

DIGITAL PRESERVATION COALITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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