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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is centred on the "Research Professional including - Research Fortnight and Research Europe" project led by the University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category and the specific software package, database, and subscription services are the main deliverables. Managed through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, the tender is now in the award stage, with key recent dates including the award on 30th July 2026 and contract activation from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. This procurement primarily serves the region of UKH15 and has a gross contract value of GBP 44,252.24. The legal basis for this process aligns with the UK's Public Procurement Act of 2023.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in industry-specific software, database services, and subscription services tailored for the academic sector. Given the streamlined direct award process and the absence of competition, larger established companies with a proven track record of quality service delivery in these areas are best positioned to engage with similar opportunities. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and expand their customer base within the academic and research ecosystem will find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Research Professional including - Research Fortnight and Research Europe

Notice Description

Research Professional Subscription - Gold Standard from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072091-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72320000 - Database services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,252 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

Further Information

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