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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation, involved a contract titled "ITT for project 10195406", which falls under the "Project-supervision services other than for construction work" industry category. The tender was associated with services and utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The location for this contract is the United Kingdom. The tender process has reached its award stage, with the award being confirmed on 22nd June 2026. The contract period starts on 1st July 2026 and will end on 30th June 2029. The tender period concluded on 11th June 2026. This procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though it does not specifically target voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded contract has a total value of £5,800.

For businesses specialising in project-supervision services, this tender offers a substantial opportunity to contribute expertise in non-construction related oversight. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those adept in providing niche supervision services, would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. By securing this opportunity, these businesses can enhance their portfolios with a government-related project backed by UK Research & Innovation, aiding in business growth and expanding their client base within the public sector. The procurement method chosen suggests that businesses operating within a dynamic purchasing system can leverage existing frameworks to efficiently engage with government contracts.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10195406

Notice Description

ITT for project 10195406

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6cb3d8b-e8b0-4007-8667-cb40e48a681c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8e93a6-2dcf-4abd-9823-5807f16a1812
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
£5,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,800 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 - 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

SANDHILLS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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