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27 Jul 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, England. The tender, titled "ITT for project 10196333 10195259 and 10194142," falls under the industry category of project-supervision services other than for construction work. This selective procurement followed a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and was specifically aimed at providing services in the United Kingdom. Important milestones in this process included the tender period end date on 11th June 2026 and the contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. The tender was awarded on 25th June 2026, with an overall contract value of £19,740. As of 27th July 2026, the procurement has reached the award stage, with Howfar Innovation Ltd. named as the supplier.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for SMEs specialising in project-supervision services. Organisations with the capability to offer innovative project-management solutions can benefit from engagement with UK Research & Innovation as a buyer. The contract's extended duration of three years allows for stable, long-term collaboration potential, making it particularly appealing for SMEs looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector. The focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) suggests a favourable environment for these businesses to compete and demonstrate value, provided they can meet the specific requirements of this non-construction project-supervision service within the UK.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10196333 10195259 and 10194142

Notice Description

ITT for project 10196333 10195259 and 10194142

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ab7c124-54aa-4c7b-b799-14a4e1b40138
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb29180-eb34-46c8-b3ea-1ced2b7f77e8
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
£19,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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

HOWFAR INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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