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ITT for project 10182081

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for ITT project 10182081, managed by UK Research & Innovation, focuses on project-supervision services, excluding construction work, within the United Kingdom. The procurement, which falls under the services category, progressed from tender stage to award stage, culminating with an active award to A2F Associates Limited on 13th March 2026. The tender employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), concluding with a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2029. The awarding organisation, UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, England, offered the contract valued at £14,100 with no specific suitability for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in project-supervision services. Businesses with expertise in managing and supervising projects would be ideally suited to compete for such contracts, as the procurement method facilitates the involvement of innovative SMEs looking to expand their services within the UK's public sector. The dynamic purchasing system invites capable entities to provide specialised supervision to complement UK Research & Innovation's ongoing projects, fostering a collaborative environment for firms that demonstrate proficiency in non-construction project supervision. Successful participation not only enhances business credibility but also establishes a foothold in the competitive landscape of government procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for project 10182081

Notice Description

ITT for project 10182081

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-251402fe-4a0a-44d9-860a-88936763c290
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa84876a-ecf4-4ce9-9a2c-78b15c50962c
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
£14,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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

A2F ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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