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PS26228 - Consultancy Support to support programme stocktake

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Sep 2026 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited procured consultancy support for Innovate UK’s programme stocktake. The requirement is business and management consultancy, covering professional advice and support to review and assess a programme. The work is associated with UKRI – Innovate and is delivered in Swindon, England. The buying organisation is UK Shared Business Services Limited, which manages procurement and contracting for the requirement. This is a services opportunity rather than a goods supply or construction project, and is relevant to consultancy firms with experience in programme reviews, organisational assessment, management information, strategic analysis or related advisory work. The classification is business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000).

This procurement is complete and has been awarded. It was concluded as a direct award through the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), under the GCA RM6309 framework, using a framework call-off. The award was made to Metro Dynamics Limited on 13 August 2026 for £97,350. The contract runs from 13 August 2026 to 3 December 2026. The tender record gives 12 August 2026 as the submission-period end date. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and is for consultancy services. The awarded supplier is an active contract party, and the requirement is presented as an award outcome rather than an invitation for further competition.

This award provides a clear benchmark for firms targeting Innovate UK programme stocktake work: the buyer needed specialist management consultancy capable of reviewing a programme and supporting evidence-based assessment. A credible competitor would need consultants experienced in programme evaluation, portfolio or delivery reviews, stakeholder engagement, data gathering, analysis and concise reporting for a public-sector client. The work is suitable for SMEs, so a smaller consultancy with a strong relevant track record could be well placed, particularly where it can demonstrate senior expertise, dependable delivery capacity and the ability to work within a government consultancy framework. Experience of UKRI, innovation programmes or complex publicly funded portfolios would strengthen a future proposition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26228 - Consultancy Support to support programme stocktake

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Award notice for the supply of Consultancy Support to support programme stocktake for UKRI - Innovate This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) - GCA - RM6309

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52f5b8e9-2195-4699-800c-262b846350b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f8be20-d427-401b-8181-7618933957d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 3 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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 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
Postcode Area
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

Metro Dynamics

Further Information

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