Award

Manchester Prize Administrator Round 2 Stage 2

DSIT

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Award

02 Oct 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Manchester Prize Administrator Round 2 Stage 2" project has been completed. The buying organisation responsible for this tender is the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically project management consultancy services, with a contract value of £498,100. The procurement method used was selective, as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process concluded with the award stage, with an active award dated 1st April 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these types were specified as suitable candidates. The project requires skills in project management consultancy, which could benefit companies looking to expand their portfolio within this field. The contract award to Nesta, a large-scale supplier, also highlights the potential for larger companies to secure significant government contracts that can leverage their expertise in managing high-profile projects. The tender location in London further suggests advantageous positioning for companies operating or seeking to enter the thriving UK services industry.

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Notice Title

Manchester Prize Administrator Round 2 Stage 2

Notice Description

Manchester Prize Administrator Round 2 Stage 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102b5e5e-8a9e-4ba7-938b-81cd7d67132b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£498,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4Y 0DS
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NESTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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