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ITT for project 10187131

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Mar 2026 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, England, has completed the procurement process for a project-supervision service not related to construction work, labelled as ITT for project 10187131. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and was valued at £3,750. The process reached its award stage on 25th February 2026, with the awarded supplier being FIFY LTD. The service is classified under the CPV code 79421100, and the contract period is set from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. This opportunity was ideally suited for SMEs, reflecting the procurement's suitability criteria.

This contract offers significant growth potential for SMEs within the research and supervision service sectors. Organisations specialising in project supervision within the UK can benefit considerably from engaging with public sector projects through such dynamic purchasing systems. Businesses that excel in providing expert monitoring and related services are well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and establish long-term collaborations with government bodies. Although awarded to FIFY LTD, the example sets a precedent for future tenders of this kind, highlighting scope for businesses prioritising quality and innovation in supervision services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for project 10187131

Notice Description

ITT for project 10187131

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dbe9028-9b0a-4efb-a96d-6d310bb68587
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£3,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FIFY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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