---
title: "UKRI-5097 Research Professional Subscription 2025/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059dc7"
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published: "2025-09-19"
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# UKRI-5097 Research Professional Subscription 2025/26

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059dc7

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the UK central government, involves the "UKRI-5097 Research Professional Subscription 2025/26" contract. This involves subscription services for an online platform dedicated to research funding opportunities. The contract is significant within the services category and takes place at UKRI's location in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The process reached the award and contract stage, with the award active as of 19th September 2025. The contract period commenced on the same date and is set to conclude on 7th June 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, implemented below the competitive threshold, demonstrating an expedited approach to fulfil necessary requirements without inviting competition.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for service providers, particularly those specialising in subscription and information services, to engage with central government entities such as UKRI. Businesses well-suited for this venture include those capable of delivering comprehensive digital platforms, specifically aimed at research funding solutions. It is particularly advantageous for larger companies given that the winning supplier, Research Research Ltd, is categorised as a large entity. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate substantial growth by establishing long-term relationships with governmental buying organisations and expanding service delivery capabilities in the public sector.

## Notice

Research Professional - an online platform that provides access to a comprehensive database of research funding opportunities and news. Actual contract Start Date: 07/07/2025 End Date: 07/06/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057950-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 7 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,863 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | RESEARCH RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 08:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057950-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057950-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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