---
title: "Membership Subscription to the Russell Group for 2025/2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06606f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# Membership Subscription to the Russell Group for 2025/2026

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06606f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, centred around a membership subscription to the Russell Group for the 2025/2026 period. Classified under the services industry category, this contract was completed and awarded as of 3rd March 2026. The procurement method followed was below threshold, although its specifics remain unknown. The subscription service falls under CPV code 79980000, and the contract implementation period spans from 24th July 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a gross value of £101,700.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses interested in providing subscription services, specifically in the academic or educational sectors. While the supplier role was fulfilled by The Russell Group of Universities, SME businesses could find similar tenders beneficial for aligning with public authorities such as sub-central governments. Establishing such collaborations can enhance market presence and create long-term growth, especially for firms specialising in memberships or related service offerings.

## Notice

Membership Subscription to the Russell Group for 2025/2026, as per the SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018750-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE RUSSELL GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018750-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018750-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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