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ITT for Project 10194825

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Jul 2026 at 15:02

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, England, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "ITT for Project 10194825" under the industry category of project-supervision services other than for construction work. The competitive procurement was facilitated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process reached the award stage as of 28 July 2026, with an active award to Spark Assessment Services Limited on 17 June 2026. The contract is valued at £18,590 and is set to span from 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2031, exclusively operated within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the project-supervision sector, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procuring authority has indicated suitability for SMEs. The extensive contract period promises substantial business growth potential for suppliers in this field. The non-construction project focus may attract businesses proficient in oversight and assessment services, looking to expand their portfolio within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for Project 10194825

Notice Description

ITT for Project 10194825

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72b5553c-9eb2-4bfb-ac31-6211609306ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400f21c6-a147-460b-b00c-229bfc590511
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
£18,590 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,590 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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

SPARK ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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