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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation, involves a contract for project-supervision services, identified by the CPV code 79421100. The process uses a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract pertains to services in the United Kingdom and was in the award stage as of 30th July 2026. The tender period concluded on 11th June 2026, with the contract running from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2030. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, England, and has selected Helix Projects Limited as the supplier through this award process.

This opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in project supervision services, to grow their business through long-term contracts. With a value of £7,227.50, the contract aligns well with SMEs' operational capacity, yet demonstrates sufficient volume to be desirable. The procurement method offers a streamlined process for qualified suppliers within the system, ensuring well-suited businesses have equitable access to compete without the constraints of a full open tender process. This procurement setup facilitates sustainable business growth through guaranteed service provision over several years.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10193941

Notice Description

ITT for project 10193941

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98158958-1a02-46c2-bb1a-55f919676da7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779233b5-ac50-44a1-beb6-a712b0aceb38
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
£7,227 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,227 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 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

HELIX PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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