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CIO Group Operating Model - R-2771 External Review

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 May 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CIO Group Operating Model - R-2771 External Review" has reached the award stage. The buying organisation is UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This procurement pertains to the auditing services industry category and falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from the RM6310 Audit & Assurance Services CCS framework agreement. The contract period spans from 20th May 2026 to 31st August 2026, with the contract already awarded to Deloitte MCS Limited. The entire process focuses on research, analysis, and reporting related to UKRI's fees policy. The contract value is set at GBP 119,750, with services to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large auditing firms capable of delivering comprehensive research and analysis services, especially those experienced in collaborating under framework agreements. While the procurement indicates preferences for businesses that are not VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for participation. The contract provides prospective business growth through involvement in high-level consultancy work, specifically within the public sector auditing domain. Such engagement can enhance a company's profile and credibility, providing a platform for further public sector contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

CIO Group Operating Model - R-2771 External Review

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6310 Audit & Assurance Services CCS Framework Brief Description of Requirement The proposed contract is to deliver primary research, analysis and a report on the influence of UKRI's fees policy on PGR (including UKRI funded, funded through other means, and self-funded students),

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23f5024-15bf-4d92-8824-4d79cd9c8f32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

DELOITTE MCS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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