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23 Jul 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, England, has concluded the procurement process for the tender titled "ITT for Project 10196458," which falls under the industry category of project-supervision services, excluding construction work. The procurement was managed through a selective procedure by calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was categorised under services and marked as complete. This process reached the award stage, with the contract expected to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The total contract value is £4,122.50, awarded to John Heywood Consulting, located in Macclesfield. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 17th June 2026 and the award on 2nd July 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for SMEs, as the suitability criteria were focused on such businesses. With UK Research & Innovation being a prominent institution, securing a contract of this nature could enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility within the project-supervision services sector. Firms capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services and managing project oversight effectively would have been well-suited to compete in this competitive procurement environment. The contract also provides a platform for the successful supplier to showcase their expertise across a prestigious and potentially expanding client network within the UK.

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Notice Title

ITT for Project 10196458

Notice Description

ITT for Project 10196458

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3aab5806-5595-4a3b-a467-f4db267ad40d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44bb8d6-cdef-4a68-91cd-4daabab65f84
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
£4,122 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,122 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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

JOHN HEYWOOD CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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