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ITT for Project 10162925

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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19 Dec 2025 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, concluded on 27th August 2025, was initiated by UK Research & Innovation, headquartered in Swindon, England. The procurement was for project supervision services, excluding construction work, with a total contract value of £1,500. Using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the contract period runs from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Inicio Consultants Limited, an SME based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The main industry category is services, tailored explicitly for the UK market.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs specialising in project supervision services, particularly those that can deliver innovative solutions while maintaining compliance with the high standards expected by UK Research & Innovation. Businesses with experience in handling government contracts and operating within dynamic purchasing systems would be well-suited to compete. The focus on SMEs indicates a preference for agile firms with specialised expertise capable of contributing positively to the project's goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for Project 10162925

Notice Description

ITT for Project 10162925

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0ce1589-8120-4be3-b476-ff9c32e696c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdeced9-07dc-488b-a202-02ee594518cd
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
£1,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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
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

INICIO CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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