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30 Jul 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, saw the completion of a tender for project-supervision services other than for construction work, classified under CPV code 79421100. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender concluded with an award to Verita Consulting Services Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The contract is valued at £18,750 and is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026, concluding on 30th September 2029. The contract pertains to services to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the award formalised on 7th July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project supervision, particularly those capable of providing advisory and monitoring services outside of construction work. The process was selective, ideal for SMEs adept at navigating dynamic purchasing systems. Businesses that are agile and possess robust project management capabilities are well-suited to compete in such tenders, thereby facilitating business growth through competitive government contracts.

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Notice Title

ITT for Project 10194417

Notice Description

ITT for Project 10194417

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fbffda8-2a73-470a-97d1-4634690f0638
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6220734c-f49d-4b0e-9982-5f52415105d7
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
£18,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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

VERITA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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