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ITT for project 83048869

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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22 Jul 2026 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, focused on obtaining project-supervision services within the "Project-supervision services other than for construction work" category. This process aligns with CPV code 79421100 and was specific to the United Kingdom. It followed a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system after the tender period ended on 30th June 2026. The contract, valued at £4,800, has been awarded to Spark Assessment Services Limited and is set to commence on 1st August 2026, running until 31st July 2028, currently in the Award stage.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by its suitability criteria. Businesses involved in delivering professional project supervision services are well-positioned to benefit from participating in such tenders. Engaging with organisations like UK Research & Innovation can provide strategic advantages, enhancing visibility and credibility in the public sector market. The process highlights potential benefits for SMEs aiming to expand their footprint by collaborating with esteemed research entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for project 83048869

Notice Description

ITT for project 83048869

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4c5d81c-bab6-4acb-9eb6-22706c9a472a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f15b599e-be93-4cdf-9a8c-ba055030a815
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
£4,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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

SPARK ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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