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GB-Swindon: UKRI - 4888 BBSRC Responsive mode evaluation community consultation.

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Aug 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKRI - 4888 BBSRC Responsive mode evaluation community consultation was conducted by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. The project falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and is situated within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 21st July 2025 and published on 13th August 2025. The contract period extends from 22nd July 2025 to 20th April 2026. Although specific procurement methods were not detailed, the tender was initiated as a services category procurement.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services. The successful supplier, Pye Tait Ltd, exemplifies how large-scale companies can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios. While the procurement process did not specifically target SMEs, it is inclusive of VCSEs, indicating a potential avenue for ventures operating within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors to participate in future opportunities of this nature. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive and strategic consultancy services will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI - 4888 BBSRC Responsive mode evaluation community consultation.

Notice Description

An evaluation of the BBSRC Responsive mode community consultation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea82ef52-0656-474f-aac8-606a2022ac80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e8530bd-c0fb-47f1-b8f8-17a7a8f79a8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 20 Apr 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PYE TAIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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