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title: "UKRI 5415 - 'Web of Science' and 'Journal and Highly Cited Data' database subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e0b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-11-13"
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# UKRI 5415 - 'Web of Science' and 'Journal and Highly Cited Data' database subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0b2

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as UKRI 5415, involved a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, specifically for a database subscription service titled "Web of Science" and "Journal and Highly Cited Data". This process falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £26,252.41. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract signed on 6th November 2025, and it remains active until 30th September 2026, covering services to be delivered across the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the subscription services industry, particularly those providing high-quality and trusted database products. Although this particular contract did not involve a competitive bidding process, businesses with established reputations in delivering impactful database solutions could position themselves as trusted suppliers for similar future opportunities. Organisations with robust data management services that can demonstrate the impact and ROI of public-funded initiatives would be well-suited for such opportunities, aligning with the needs expressed by STFC departments and programmes within UKRI.

## Notice

The provision of trusted, high quality database products. STFC departments and programmes have to demonstrate the impact of the work carried out at its facilities and report back to funding agencies, and demonstrate good return of investment of public funds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073648-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,252 |

## 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073648-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073648-2025
  13th November 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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