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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for the title "System ID: Q-007742202 SORRUK02578 Research Professional Subscription." The procurement, categorised under services in the industry, utilised a direct procurement method without competition, known as "Below threshold - without competition." The award was made to Research Research Limited, based in Cambridge. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being active from 29th July 2025 to 30th July 2025. Key locations involved include Birmingham, UK, with a focus on research subscription services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those focusing on research and academic support. As the procurement process was completed without competition, businesses with direct procurement capabilities and established relationships with academic institutions may find similar opportunities advantageous. Large-scale suppliers, like the awarded Research Research Limited, are well-suited for this type of tender, suggesting that businesses with robust service delivery and academic industry insights could leverage such contracts for significant growth in the UK market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

System ID: Q-007742202 SORRUK02578 Research Professional Subscription

Notice Description

System ID: Q-007742202 SORRUK02578 Research Professional Subscription, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d656
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071655-2026
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
£52,471 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH RESEARCH

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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