---
title: "GSS25074 - Georef database"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607d1"
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published: "2026-01-16"
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# GSS25074 - Georef database

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607d1

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government sector, recently completed a procurement process for a Georef database, resulting in an award to Elsevier Ltd. This procurement used a limited competition method as part of a below-threshold acquisition. The process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, and the contract commenced on 31st March 2025, with an end date set for 1st April 2028. The service, categorised under subscription services, is expected to operate across the United Kingdom. Though this notice serves merely as an award disclosure, it indicates the significant involvement of key parties in fulfilling national research objectives.

The procurement of the Georef database by UK Research and Innovation showcases potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those providing advanced database solutions. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale data systems and offering innovative solutions in the technology and research sectors would have been ideal candidates for participation had the procurement been open. Such contracts can facilitate expansion into new markets, enhance company portfolios, and establish strong partnerships within the public sector. However, given the procurement method, future opportunities may still arise for businesses within similar niches as part of ongoing or similar initiatives.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Georef database. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003972-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,092 |

## 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 14:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003972-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003972-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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