Who won: CSP26982 - Portland Press Subscribe to Open Fees 2027 -29

A services contract from UK Research and Innovation. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

UK Research and Innovation

Published

5 November 2026

About this contract

***** 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 goods, services or works required. Award notice for Portland Press Subscribe to Open Fees 2027 -29- UK Research and Innovation - MRC

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✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — UK Research and Innovation scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
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