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title: "UKRI-5331 - Agreement for Founding Partner, World Conference of Science Journalists 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05acfc"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-10"
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# UKRI-5331 - Agreement for Founding Partner, World Conference of Science Journalists 2027

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05acfc

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has recently reached the award stage. The contract, titled "UKRI-5331 - Agreement for Founding Partner, World Conference of Science Journalists 2027," was concluded on 10 October 2025. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI has awarded the contract to ABSW Ltd (Association of British Science Writers) based in Maidstone. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, below threshold without competition, and focuses on services in the sector of membership organisation services. The contract period spans from 13 October 2025 to 31 October 2026, with a total gross value of £42,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the membership organisation services industry, particularly those capable of partnering in prestigious international scientific gatherings. While the award has been made without competition, businesses that can position themselves as valuable partners in similar future endeavours may find growth prospects by aligning with central government initiatives. Organisations that are adept at collaboration and have a track record of facilitating or engaging in conferences and journalism-related projects would be well-suited to explore similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

UKRI-5331 UKRI has become a founding partner for the World Conference of Science Journalists 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064277-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## 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 | ABSW LTD (ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH SCIENCE WRITERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064277-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064277-2025
  10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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