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UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership

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Planning

09 Apr 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership". This tender falls under the industry category of "services" with specific focus on financial market regulatory and consultancy services. The procurement process aims to acquire a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approved operator for the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in the UK. The market engagement event is scheduled to be held virtually on 20 May 2025, with interested suppliers required to register by 13 May 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1 September 2025 and last until 1 September 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for financial consultancy firms, regulatory service providers, and companies experienced in managing joint ventures and partnership assets. The successful bidder will be tasked with managing financial interests, bookkeeping, and reporting functions amongst other responsibilities. Given the multi-year duration and the financial scope of the project (valued at £144,000 gross), it is highly suited for businesses with substantial capability in financial market services and public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership

Notice Description

The Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership is established to acquire and hold the public sector's financial interest in Harwell Campus Joint Venture and oversee the management of the joint venture. The Harwell Campus Joint Venture is responsible for the management and development of the Harwell Campus. https://www.harwellcampus.com/ This is an opportunity for an FCA approved operator to cover a range of duties and responsibilities. Some of the responsibilities will include assisting with formalities for acquiring or disposing of partnership assets, maintain accounts and companies house filings, perform bookkeeping tasks, manage accounting and reporting functions and prepare various notices. Duration of the contract is to be confirmed, but this will be for multiple years at the least. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933106711

Planning Information

UKRI will be holding a virtual Market Engagement event on 20/05/2025. This event will provide the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions about the requirement. If you are interested in attending, please email your contact details to STFCProcurement@ukri.org no later than 13/05/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013980-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MISSING
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Swindon
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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