---
title: "UKRI-5879 BCS Organisational membership 1 year"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06686b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# UKRI-5879 BCS Organisational membership 1 year

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06686b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has reached the award stage. The tender titled "UKRI-5879 BCS Organisational membership 1 year" encompasses membership services within the IT industry category. Directly awarded to BCS Learning & Development Ltd (British Computer Society) under a 'Below threshold - without competition' procurement method, this contract was signed on 1st March 2026 and runs until 28th February 2027. Key stakeholders include UKRI as the buyer and BCS as the supplier, both based within the United Kingdom (region: UKK14). The tender's status is complete as of 12th March 2026 with a gross contract value of £34,270.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for SMEs particularly within the IT services domain, given its focus on organisational membership services. Businesses equipped to offer specialised membership services or similar offerings in the IT sector stand to benefit from such direct procurements, albeit within certain financial thresholds. Such contracts foster SME collaboration with public sector authorities, enabling these enterprises to expand their networks and enhance their portfolio through public sector affiliation. BCS's role as the supplier exemplifies the potential for similar organisations to engage effectively with government entities for extended growth and influence within the industry.

## Notice

Organisational Membership for 1 year of the BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022345-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,270 |

## 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 | BCS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT LTD (BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022345-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022345-2026
  12th March 2026 - 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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