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ITT for project 10186681

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, involves the award of a contract for project-supervision services. The tender, titled "ITT for project 10186681," falls under the industry category of "Project-supervision services other than for construction work" and is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, employing a call-off approach from a dynamic purchasing system. While the tender period concluded on 13 February 2026, the contract period spans from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028. The award status is active, having been published on 6 March 2026, with a contract value of £3,380 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project supervision services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process demonstrates suitability for such entities. With a contract value conducive to facilitating meaningful business engagements, SMEs in the project-management consultancy field can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and strengthen their competitive stance within the public sector. The awarded supplier, Sandhills Management Consultancy Limited, exemplifies a successful SME benefiting from involvement in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for project 10186681

Notice Description

ITT for project 10186681

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03206ac9-c461-48fb-a800-c8d823ff6fde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e07ddd1-59c8-44ff-8e19-eff11e5a87d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,380 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANDHILLS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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