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Award

20 Jul 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The recent tender process initiated by UK Research & Innovation, headquartered in Swindon, England, focused on project-supervision services within the consultancy industry, excluding construction work. The contract, valued at £5,724, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the tender period concluding on 5th June 2026, and the contract running from 1st August 2026 to 31st January 2027. The awarded contract to Mayflower Innovation was announced on 20th July 2026, following an award date of 15th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector specialising in project-supervision services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this call-off contract a perfect fit to expand their portfolio, given the contract specifications and suitability criteria. The careful selection process ensures that businesses with a robust background in consultancy and dynamic purchasing system experiences are well-positioned to deliver exceptional services under this framework agreement, thereby fostering growth and enhancing the reach within the UK market.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10198304, 10198328 and 10196753

Notice Description

ITT for project 10198304, 10198328 and 10196753

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-265c7cff-34f3-4d55-8c05-423070dbe0c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a7d5e7-4f37-45a8-9b94-cb047af0312a
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
£5,724 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,724 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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

MAYFLOWER INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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