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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ITT for project 10199258" was managed by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, England. The contract falls under the "Project-supervision services other than for construction work" category, with a total value of £3,425. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, which involved a tendering stage ending on 24th June 2026, and an active award published on 22nd July 2026. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 29th February 2028, providing ample time for the project's delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in project supervision services, excluding construction work. As a project supervised by a well-established body like UK Research & Innovation, it opens avenues for business growth, particularly for those located in or able to service the United Kingdom. The awarded supplier, Sandhills Management Consultancy Limited, demonstrates that similar small and medium-sized enterprises can effectively compete and secure contracts of this nature, inviting competition among capable firms looking to expand their portfolios in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10199258

Notice Description

ITT for project 10199258

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e4bee20-52fe-463b-80df-28421e4d8ba8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5e73d2-a17e-4ab1-b5c0-59ae325e4ebc
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
£3,425 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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