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AwardUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 12:03

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process spearheaded by UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, England, pertains to project-supervision services unrelated to construction work in the United Kingdom. The procurement procedure followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system with an overall contract value of £1,500. This initiative has transitioned through its tender stage to the award stage as of 12th September 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. A formal award notice was published on 22nd September 2025, signifying the completion of the procurement cycle.

This tender holds potential growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in project-supervision services, as the procurement specifically indicated suitability for such businesses. Companies operating within this niche sector could enhance their portfolio by engaging with UK Research & Innovation, gaining visibility and credibility through successful collaboration. While the contract value is modest, it is a valuable opportunity for SMEs to establish a foothold in the public sector, specifically those capable of delivering high-quality supervisory services without engaging in construction activities.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10164394

Notice Description

ITT for project 10164394

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1ef1199-1872-44cc-87f7-ed192f2ae1a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11bb550-d547-4369-af37-3168d9032a7c
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
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 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

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

Joss Newberry

Further Information

Notice Documents

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