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PS25047 - Programme Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Mar 2025 at 10:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process titled "PS25047 - Programme Support" within the research consultancy services category. The process took place under direct procurement without competition due to the technical reasons stated. The contract, which falls under the "services" category, was awarded to SJE SPACE LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Reading. Key dates include contract signing on 17th February 2025, with the contract period running from 18th February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value stands at GBP 24,804.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in research consultancy services. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes are those with specific technical capabilities that meet unique project requirements outlined by public authorities. Furthermore, securing such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, providing credibility and visibility within the public sector, which could lead to future opportunities. The absence of competition in this award illustrates the importance of niche expertise and the value of being able to fulfill specific technical needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25047 - Programme Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement: Programme Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e92d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007768-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SJE SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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