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ITT for project 10179796

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation, involves a tender titled "ITT for project 10179796". The procurement falls under the industry category of project supervision services, excluding construction work, and pertains to the location of the United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, with A2F Associates Limited successfully granted the contract on 13th March 2026. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the tender period end date on 12th March 2026 and the contract span from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2029. The contract is valued at £14,080.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specializing in project-supervision services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the process emphasizes their suitability. The structured contract period allows for stable business growth and engagement in continuous project management services. As the project is UK-based, it encourages local businesses to participate, boosting regional economic activity. The dynamic purchasing system model ensures that selected businesses have established competencies in the required services, making it an advantageous opportunity for SMEs seeking to expand their involvement in governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for project 10179796

Notice Description

ITT for project 10179796

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-256993db-d7fe-4c38-ad3a-572b59b6dd94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a45dec-44b3-43c2-a499-12e9112430b6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£14,080 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,080 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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