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ITT on projects 10161194 10164525 10166154 10163262 10165497

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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29 Aug 2025 at 12:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation for project-supervision services, excluding construction work, has reached the award stage. The contract has been granted to Frith & Frost Ltd, an SME based in Norwich, Norfolk. The project is set within the United Kingdom and focuses on services within the project-supervision category, identified by CPV code 79421100. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system using a selective method. The contract period begins on 1 September 2025 and concludes on 31 March 2026, with the award notice published on 29 August 2025. The tender stage was completed, with submissions closing by 18 July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project-supervision services. SMEs, in particular, may benefit from such opportunities due to their adaptability and potential for competitive pricing. Being part of a dynamic purchasing system allows suppliers to showcase their expertise, leverage existing frameworks, and potentially secure future contracts under similar schemes. Frith & Frost Ltd, having won the contract, will engage in business expansion through enhanced visibility and experience in catering to a high-profile client like UK Research & Innovation. Prospective businesses can gain insights into sector demands and improve their standing by actively monitoring similar procurement announcements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT on projects 10161194 10164525 10166154 10163262 10165497

Notice Description

ITT on projects 10161194 10164525 10166154 10163262 10165497

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9ebb5c3-c184-4b73-befe-968b06a794c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73658f43-c8ae-4198-97af-331786914c69
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
£12,990 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

FRITH & FROST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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