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title: "CSP26477 - Digital Preservation Coalition membership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691bf"
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# CSP26477 - Digital Preservation Coalition membership

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691bf

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation organisation, located in Swindon, announced the completion of a procurement process for the Digital Preservation Coalition membership. This process, classified under the 'Miscellaneous membership organisations services' category, was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, indicating that only a specific supplier could meet the service requirements. UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitated the procurement as the contracting authority. The contract, identified as CSP26477, was awarded to the Digital Preservation Coalition and commenced on 1st August 2026, with an end date of 31st July 2027. The tender, tagged as both an award and contract, was finalised with a gross value of £12,330 GBP.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in digital preservation services and membership organisations. Although this particular contract did not open for competition, businesses with similar specialisations could benefit from aligning with public sector technology needs, particularly in areas where unique service offerings are necessary. The technical nature of the procurement suggests potential for innovation and partnership, particularly for small and medium enterprises like the successful supplier, Digital Preservation Coalition. Organisations that can demonstrate exclusive expertise or services in niche markets may find similar direct procurement methods advantageous.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Digital Preservation Coalition membership.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041168-2026 |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,330 |

## 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 | DIGITAL PRESERVATION COALITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041168-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041168-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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