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ITT for project 10159800

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

01 Sep 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation, involved an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for project 10159800. The procurement was in the project-supervision services category, specifically excluding construction work, and was held within the United Kingdom. This procurement followed a selective method, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tendering stage is now complete, with the award announced on 3rd August 2025. The contract period extends from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, offering a contract value of £5,080. Key dates included the tender closing on 18th July 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project-supervision services. Exploratory Consultants Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract, exemplifying the potential for small-scale businesses to thrive through government contracts. Companies with expertise in consulting services and adept at leveraging dynamic purchasing systems would likely be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities, thereby facilitating business diversification and expanding their government project portfolios.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10159800

Notice Description

ITT for project 10159800

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e56a05af-ed8d-40f2-93d3-662d7dc6c851
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b6993f-ed3d-4e50-b570-4dbb9d608867
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
£5,080 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
Not specified
Contact Email
monitoringservicesprocurement@iuk.ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EXPLORATORY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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