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title: "Research Funding and News Database Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0586e2"
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# Research Funding and News Database Subscription

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0586e2

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## Summary

Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority located in Coventry, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a "Research Funding and News Database Subscription". This tender was categorized under "services", specifically for subscription services, and utilized a direct procurement method, allowing the process to proceed without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract was awarded to Research Research Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge, UK. Key dates include the contract start on 31 January 2025, with an end date set for 30 January 2028, and the contract formally signed on 16 December 2024. The total contract value is £69,985.20.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing research-related services, technical support, or database management, looking to establish footholds or expand in the education sector. Companies specializing in research services or subscription-based offerings would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts, particularly those that align their services with the needs of universities or educational institutions. By understanding procurement processes like this, businesses can tailor their offerings to better meet the requirements of potential future contracts.

## Notice

Subscription to Research Professional Funding Database, Research Professional News Database, Funding Insight, HE, Playbook

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048334-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,985 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 10:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048334-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048334-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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