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GB-Abingdon: STEP Risk Management Support

BIP Solutions Limited

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by BIP Solutions Limited, located at the Culham Science Campus in Abingdon, has concluded with an award for the "GB-Abingdon: STEP Risk Management Support" project. This contract, under the industry category of project management consultancy services, plays a pivotal role as the STEP programme transitions from framework development into active delivery, particularly aiding in the establishment of integrated project teams from September 2026. Awarded to Arcadis (Consulting) (UK) LTD, this process follows the direct award procedure as stipulated in the MCF4 framework agreement. The total contract value amounts to £147,595.50, starting from 8th June 2026 to 8th December 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and key regions for the delivery span various international locations, including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large project management consultancy firms that specialise in business and management services, given its requirement for robust risk management capabilities within the UKFE's STEP programme. The direct award mechanism underlines the necessity for continuity and expertise by the supplier, making it a suitable business opportunity for well-established companies capable of delivering complex consultancy services at a large scale. Companies operating within or looking to expand their expertise within the public sector and international territories would find this contract a strategic fit to enhance their portfolio and exemplify their prowess in supporting government-led initiatives with critical risk management and consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Abingdon: STEP Risk Management Support

Notice Description

The STEP programme is entering a critical phase as it transitions from framework development into active delivery, coinciding with Construction Partner (CP) mobilisation and the establishment of Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) from September 2026. To successfully navigate this transition, UKFE requires a robust and operational risk management capability embedded within the STEP Programme and Project Management Office (PPMO). This capability is essential to support informed decision-making, manage uncertainty, and protect programme outcomes as delivery activity accelerates. Arcadis has played a central role in developing the STEP Project Controls Framework, including the risk discipline. As the programme moves into delivery, continuity of expertise is required to ensure that risk management processes are aligned to the established framework, adopted consistently across delivery teams, and embedded as part of early business-as-usual (BAU) operations. Additional information: Call-off from framework agreement (MCF4) via direct award. Direct award permitted under framework terms (Regulation 33 PCR 2015).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2d8de0c-606c-49c3-8c36-d6852f22925d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ceed67-9e5e-487e-a12d-15420e1396b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Disclosed
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,595 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,595 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 6-12 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
BIP Solutions Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited

Further Information

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