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UKRI-5969 Management Consultancy for UKRI HR Department

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Apr 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns UK Research and Innovation, which has awarded a contract under the title "UKRI-5969 Management Consultancy for UKRI HR Department." This project falls within the business and management consultancy services industry category and targets HR transformation support. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having become active on 1st April 2026 and lasting until 31st March 2027, with a possible extension of an additional 12 months. Located in the South West of England, specifically Swindon, this consultancy is valued at £2,250,000 and uses a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4). The procurement process concluded on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the contract has already been awarded to MS Consulting Partners Limited, an SME. Organisations specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in HR transformation, would find this tender highly relevant. The central involvement of UK Research and Innovation indicates potential for ongoing partnerships and further contracts concerning innovative projects. Business growth can be fostered by aligning services with the highlighted needs of transforming HR practices for large-scale operations such as UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5969 Management Consultancy for UKRI HR Department

Notice Description

**This is an award notice, not a call for competition**. This requirement has been direct awarded via Crown Commercial Services RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) for the period 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for a further 12 month period. The requirement is to cover a programme of HR transformation support within UKRI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67f27a7-f7dc-4c70-ab39-f483dadd3f8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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 AND 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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MS CONSULTING PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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