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GSS25272 - Round 4 Strategic Innovation Fund Ideation Activities

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Apr 2025 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "GSS25272 - Round 4 Strategic Innovation Fund Ideation Activities" in the services category, which was concluded through a limited competition procurement exercise. The procurement process, which is now complete, involved cooperation with Innovate UK to deliver technical webinars and collaborative workshops. The awarded supplier is Carbon Trust Advisory Ltd, based in London. The contract period runs from 3rd April 2025 to 31st October 2025, with the total value of the contract being £90,000 including VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in delivering educational and collaborative activities. SMEs and companies experienced in providing professional training and engagement in the innovation sector would find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to collaborate with prominent institutions such as Innovate UK and UKRI, providing a platform for growth and increased visibility within the research and innovation community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25272 - Round 4 Strategic Innovation Fund Ideation Activities

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The Supplier would be expected to work with Innovate UK to agree the content and focus of four technical webinars that the Supplier will deliver. Additionally, the Supplier would be expected to lead the development and delivery of the three collaborative workshops. For the webinars and workshops, this will include the identification and engagement of suitable attendees and presenters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050274
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014941-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 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, coreservices@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

CARBON TRUST ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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