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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation, involved an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Project 10183514, focusing on project-supervision services unrelated to construction work. This contract, categorised under the services industry and located in the United Kingdom, has progressed to the award stage. The procurement was carried out via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract began on 1st July 2026 and will end on 31st December 2027, with the award officially made on 5th May 2026. The contract value amounts to £4,950.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in project supervision services outside the realm of construction. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts, given the suitability criteria. The opportunity to engage in a significant project with UK Research & Innovation can enhance business portfolios and offer additional stability and revenue, particularly for those looking to expand their service offerings within the UK.

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Notice Title

ITT for Project 10183514

Notice Description

ITT for Project 10183514

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbc5c471-19ea-47ae-8376-fbee6e874156
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64cc871-822a-4e8b-a541-96510bdaa8ef
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
£4,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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

PERSONARC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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