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16 Sep 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation procured project-supervision services for two projects, identified as 10198930 and 10199570. The requirement covers supervision and oversight of projects other than construction work, supporting the buyer’s management of project delivery. The work is categorised as professional project-management services and falls within the services sector. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The buyer is UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, England. The requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist consultancies and independent project-management providers with the capability to supervise public-sector projects and coordinate delivery across the relevant UK locations.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender deadline was 1 July 2026 at 17:00. UK Research & Innovation awarded the contract to Sandhills Management Consultancy Limited on 29 July 2026. The awarded value is £5,140. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2028. Evaluation resulted in one active award covering the project-supervision requirement. The procurement’s estimated value was also £5,140. This is an awarded outcome rather than an opportunity to submit a bid, but it indicates the buyer’s selected route for engaging project-supervision specialists.

This award shows demand from UK Research & Innovation for a focused project-supervision capability covering two public-sector projects. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate practical experience overseeing project delivery, maintaining control of progress and coordination, and providing structured supervision to a public-sector buyer. The requirement is proportionate to an SME-scale consultancy, so specialist project-management firms may be well placed where they can evidence relevant assignments, dependable delivery processes and the capacity to support more than one project within the same engagement. Experience outside construction is particularly relevant, as the service concerns project supervision in other fields. Suppliers should be able to operate across the United Kingdom and compete through a dynamic purchasing system call-off route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for projects 10198930, 10199570

Notice Description

ITT for projects 10198930, 10199570

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2210cbe-73f3-4855-9ffe-0718c3e79c2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb2c4c9-250b-4629-8187-0f4b15b3dd89
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
£5,140 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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