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ITT for project 10187357

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The contract, initiated by UK Research & Innovation, involves project supervision services not related to construction works in England. This procurement process, with a contract value of £2,100, followed a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement reached the award stage, with Sandhills Management Consultancy Limited being announced as the successful supplier on 27th February 2026. The contract period is set from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. Relevant dates include the tender period concluding on 13th February 2026. The industry category is centered on services, providing substantial opportunities for firms specialising in project supervision.

This tender offers promising opportunities for SMEs, encouraging growth for businesses skilled in project supervision services. The involvement of UK Research & Innovation highlights the potential for sustained business partnerships, and the award of the contract to Sandhills Management Consultancy Limited indicates a welcoming environment for SME participants. Companies proficient in these services can leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and establish credibility within the industry. The procurement approach ensures that qualified and capable businesses find viable pathways to engage in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10187357

Notice Description

ITT for project 10187357

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7ab063c-8a6c-43b3-afba-1f30a9a68ca6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56616bf1-6bcf-46df-a33f-cf0e0c935204
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£2,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANDHILLS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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