---
title: "GSS25161 - 30x Staff Access for I'm a Scientist Online Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e91b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-03-03"
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# GSS25161 - 30x Staff Access for I'm a Scientist Online Platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e91b

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## Summary

The procurement process for "GSS25161 - 30x Staff Access for I'm a Scientist Online Platform" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, UK. The contract was awarded without competition due to technical reasons, implying that only a particular supplier could meet the requirements. This direct procurement method falls below the threshold and was awarded on 24th February 2025. The contract encompasses the provision of communication and multimedia software packages and is valued at £14,400 (gross). The project aims to facilitate engagement with school students over 12 months, including bespoke communication materials and a live event for LMS Happy Hour.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational outreach, communication software, and multimedia services. Given the nature of the contract, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and firms with capabilities in delivering high-quality interactive projects tailored for educational purposes would find this procurement particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that can provide bespoke communication services and organise engaging interactive events stand to benefit from similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

***** 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 services required Create opportunities for up to 30 staff members to engage with school students across a period of 12 months. To provide bespoke communication materials showing highlights of LMS staff participation for use in internal spaces and to provide an I'm a Scientist Live event for LMS Happy Hour. I'm a Scientist is a high-quality, effective and efficient project that allows your members to spend time engaging with school students traditionally underserved by school outreach programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007722-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANGOROLLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 17:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007722-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007722-2025
  3rd March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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