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21 Jul 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) revolves around a contract titled "UKRI-6045 Child friendly temporary accommodation consultancy". This initiative fits within the design consultancy services category and is aimed at developing a low-cost, replicable model of child-friendly temporary accommodation for families. The procurement stage has advanced to the Award stage, with HemDes LLP (HemingwayDesign) being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £98,290, will commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2027. The process followed an open procurement method and was designated as an open procedure (below threshold), making it widely accessible to eligible organisations. The project is primarily located in the United Kingdom but also involves other regions such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in design consultancy and architectural services. The focus on creating an evidence-based design for child-friendly accommodations suggests potential collaborations with organisations that have expertise in people-centred design techniques. Businesses that can offer innovative, cost-effective solutions for public welfare projects would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The procurement’s emphasis on replicable and scalable designs indicates a preference for firms that can deliver designs applicable across various geographies and contexts, extending their potential market reach.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6045 Child friendly temporary accommodation consultancy

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice following the open competition to appoint a people-centred design organisation to develop an evidence based design stage concept for a low cost replicable model of a child friendlier temporary accommodation for families.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef73fdce-314d-4913-9b22-80db0c29e728
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ccae8f-1867-43c4-b72c-10e903c89925
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,290 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,290 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 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
UNITED KINGDOM 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEMDES LLP ( HEMINGWAYDESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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