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03 Jul 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has procured a contract for project supervision services under the title "ITT for Project 10184933". The procurement process is categorised under industry code 79421100 and falls within the services category. The selected supplier is Spark Assessment Services Limited. The contract, valued at £26,775, covers a period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028 and is based in the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a selective process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award date for this contract was 7th May 2026.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project-supervision services. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts can find significant growth potential in working with a prominent organisation such as UK Research & Innovation. The emphasis on selective procurement via a dynamic purchasing system underscores the possibility for businesses that can effectively navigate and fulfil such bids, provided they meet the compliance and performance standards set by the procuring authority.

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Notice Title

ITT for Project 10184933

Notice Description

ITT for Project 10184933

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee95f64c-0025-4f76-a310-fd541aa3288c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3abb6e-8d9f-4d11-92e2-0cedbec70d57
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
£26,775 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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

SPARK ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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