Scope
Reference
DDaT25512
Description
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This procurement is being concluded without competition due to there being are no reasonable alternatives to those goods.
Brief Description of Requirement
This requirement is for the provision of Research Protocols license agreement.
Contract 1. DDaT25512 - Research Protocols License Agreement
Supplier
Contract value
- £14,900 excluding VAT
- £14,900 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 November 2025
Contract dates
- 16 December 2025 to 15 December 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH
Europaplatz 3
Heidelberg
69115
Germany
Email: specialprints@springer.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. DDaT25512 - Research Protocols License Agreement
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@ukri.org
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Shared Service Provider
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Email: policy@uksbs.co.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon