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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation, involves an Invitation to Tender (ITT) titled "ITT for Project 10198439," focusing on project-supervision services other than for construction work. The procurement falls under the services category and takes place within the United Kingdom. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the tender period which concluded on 17th June 2026, with the contract starting on 1st August 2026 and running until 31st July 2029. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with John Heywood Consulting awarded the contract on 30th June 2026, valued at £10,250.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like John Heywood Consulting, which was the successful supplier. Businesses in the project-management and supervision field, particularly those capable of providing high-quality services across the UK and involved in dynamic purchasing systems, would find this type of procurement advantageous. The project's duration and scale suggest it could provide long-term stability and increased credibility for participating firms. The procurement's focus on SMEs ensures that smaller businesses have a fair chance to compete and expand through public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

ITT for Project 10198439

Notice Description

ITT for Project 10198439

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-689b79b5-daa7-4a30-9423-9948ae77756e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31264a3-4be2-45b7-87f3-7d30930e6cb5
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
£10,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,250 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
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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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