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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, England, recently concluded a public procurement process for project supervision services unrelated to construction work. This procurement, conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, falls under the industry category of services. The contract, valued at £7,550, was awarded to Lyn Dutton Consulting and covers a period from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2027. While the tender status is complete, it was part of a selective procurement method. The award was activated on 3rd June 2026, with the relevant documents published on 31st July 2026. The project's delivery location is in the United Kingdom, tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender process represents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, seeking to expand their service offerings in project supervision. Firms with expertise in project management or oversight, particularly those not involved in construction, would be ideally suited to engage in this type of procurement. The project value and scope provide a manageable yet profitable opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio with government-backed contracts.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10196558

Notice Description

ITT for project 10196558

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9f8f5fd-23ab-4469-8a9a-bf3b8426ad16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a659ff2-c28c-4e37-a687-df311ebdb61e
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
£7,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
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

LYN DUTTON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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