---
title: "CSP26228 - Nature Masterclasses Online Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a46"
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# CSP26228 - Nature Masterclasses Online Subscription

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a46

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26228 - Nature Masterclasses Online Subscription" is spearheaded by UK Research and Innovation. This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically subscription and e-learning services, and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom but services would be delivered across the UK. Concluded on 18 February 2026, this contract consists of a direct award procurement method, under the threshold without competition, due to no feasible alternatives, and it is currently in the award stage with its completion announced on 23 February 2026. Springer Nature Customer Service Center Gmbh has been awarded the contract for the subscription renewal, which lasts until 17 February 2027, with a value of £13,302 excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning services, particularly those that provide subscription models tailored towards educational and professional development sectors. Given that Springer Nature is a well-established entity, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter this niche market can take inspiration or explore potential collaborative arrangements. Businesses adept in creating specialised online course content or platforms could find prospects for growth by understanding the procurement's nature and fostering relationships with public authorities similar to UK Research and Innovation, where direct procurement opportunities may arise. This contract exemplifies how a lack of competitive process can streamline opportunities for businesses adept at offering unique and specialised services.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UKRI had a Provision for Nature Masterclasses On-demand online courses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016141-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,302 |

## 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 | SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016141-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016141-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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