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ITT for project 10196487

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Jul 2026 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process titled "ITT for project 10196487," aimed at obtaining project-supervision services other than for construction work. This procurement is categorised under the services sector and will take place in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked as 'Award' with the process having been completed, and the contract was awarded on 22nd June 2026. The project operates under a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was initially open until 11th June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The total contract value is £6,860, highlighting a focus on value-centric procurement.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in project-supervision services. As the procurement method was selective, businesses capable of being part of or established within a dynamic purchasing system would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Given the project's nature and services classification, consultancy firms or businesses with a strong management consultancy background are well-suited to compete and deliver on this contract. Furthermore, the emphasis on engaging SMEs aligns with the government's commitment to diversify and bolster small businesses in the United Kingdom, presenting a compelling pathway for business growth and sectoral expansion. The awarded contractor for this opportunity is Sandhills Management Consultancy Limited, underscoring the potential for similar firms to thrive in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for project 10196487

Notice Description

ITT for project 10196487

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff7200c0-9334-4720-a6b0-f2e366eefb46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c2cda9-51d2-4513-8b80-de965a515b6f
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
£6,860 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

SANDHILLS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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