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CSP26654 - Subscription renewal

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Jul 2026 at 13:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in conjunction with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involved the direct award of a contract titled "CSP26654 - Subscription renewal". The procurement pertains to the services industry and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically Swindon. This contracting process, concluded without competition for technical reasons, was awarded to JISC Services Limited. The tender stage has reached completion, with the contract signed on 3rd July 2026 and active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. It was carried out under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and followed a direct procurement method classified as below threshold.

This procurement opportunity offers a significant growth prospect for businesses specializing in subscription services, as it highlights the importance of technical expertise and specialised capabilities. Although this particular contract was awarded without competition, businesses that can offer niche or unique solutions might find similar opportunities to expand by closely aligning with the evolving needs of public authorities like UKRI. Large enterprises with the capability to fulfil specialised requests, similar to JISC Services Limited, are particularly well-suited to target such government contract awards that necessitate a unique or sole-source provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26654 - Subscription renewal

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 goods, services or works required. Details notice for subscription renewal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c53e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063667-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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