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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, a prominent body located at Polaris House in Swindon, England, is the procurement body for a project requiring project-supervision services, excluding construction work, classified under CPV code 79421100. This procurement process utilised a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, culminating in an award on 22nd June 2026. The project, titled "ITT for project 10193615," had its tender period ending on 11th June 2026, and covers a service contract from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2029, with a total value of £6,440 GBP.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in project-supervision services beyond construction work. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria, creating a competitive environment for such businesses. The procurement, now in the award stage, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to engage in long-term service provision, enhancing their portfolio and strengthening their position within the public procurement market in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10193615

Notice Description

ITT for project 10193615

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8373f665-1a70-4769-8aa3-4fe6c19e7acb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dbf0db8-ac80-459c-9830-bffa58ce83cc
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
£6,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 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

SANDHILLS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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