Scope
Reference
PS25363
Description
Procurement Description
***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****
This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise
Brief Description of Requirement:
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an China Scoping Study on Multilateral Research Engagement with China
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 December 2025
Contract dates
- 10 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Springer Nature Customer Service Center Gmbh
Europaplatz 3 Heidelberg
HEIDELBERG
69115
Germany
Email: stella.shen@nature.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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
Region: UKK14 - Swindon