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UKRI-4897 Youth Vision and Voice Exploring Diversity with NERC

UK Research & Innovation

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08 Apr 2026 at 11:13

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01 May 2025 at 12:54

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11 Apr 2025 at 16:05

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11 Apr 2025 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within the sub-central government, conducted a procurement process titled "UKRI-4897 Youth Vision and Voice Exploring Diversity with NERC." This initiative aimed to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion in environmental research by engaging young people through the regional science centre network. Located in Swindon, UK, with contact through NERC Procurement, the tender was classified as the services category under research and development consultancy. The direct award procurement method was utilised due to technical grounds, culminating in the awarding of the contract on 1st May 2025. The contract period was set from 29th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential extension up to four weeks. The final award was made to The Association for Science Discovery Centres, based in Bristol, with a total contract value of £203,997 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those focusing on consultancy services. Companies with expertise in youth engagement, environmental science, or those operating as a large-scale supplier with a foothold in similar projects would find this contract advantageous. Participation in such a programme allows businesses not only to contribute to vital social goals like fostering diversity and inclusion but also to build on existing frameworks within the scientific and educational domains. This aligns well with broader strategic growth objectives by supporting the supply pipeline of future environmental scientists.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4897 Youth Vision and Voice Exploring Diversity with NERC

Notice Description

Commission for the delivery of a youth engagement project through regional science centre network. Building on existing Operational Earth programme - a programme of work to further foster equity, diversity and inclusion in environmental research with Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) The purpose of this commission to: *open-up environmental science opportunities to young people across the UK, and *support the talent pipeline of supply for future environmental scientists. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945950243

Procurement Information

The Direct Award is made due to technical grounds

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05019f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031814-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,997 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£203,997 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

The Association for Science Discovery Centres

Further Information

Notice Documents

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