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GB-SWINDON: UKRI-4674 - OFGEM STRATEGIC INNOVATION

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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10 Feb 2025 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "GB-SWINDON: UKRI-4674 - OFGEM STRATEGIC INNOVATION" was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on technical analysis or consultancy services, with the delivery location specified as London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract starting on 10th February 2025 and ending on 30th May 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th February 2025 and the award date of 9th February 2025. The total value of the contract is £70,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and analysis to engage in strategic innovation projects. With a large-scale supplier like PA CONSULTING being awarded the contract, businesses with a capacity for delivering substantial analytical services could find similar opportunities in future rounds or related tenders. Although this procurement did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, it indicates a thriving market for well-established consultancies aiming to contribute to innovative fund challenges within the UK. Businesses positioned to offer expert consultancy services in similar fields are well-suited to compete in such high-value, strategic projects initiated by organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-SWINDON: UKRI-4674 - OFGEM STRATEGIC INNOVATION

Notice Description

Ofgem strategic innovation fund challenge for round 5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a56e945-f3ea-4fe7-aef7-8a359677bc77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1b3b8a-af98-46ae-9c49-8f655bb2d82b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025 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 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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