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PS25091 - Content Design Consultant

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 May 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), culminated in a contract titled "PS25091 - Content Design Consultant" focusing on the services industry, specifically design consultancy services. The procurement was set at UKRI's address in Swindon, United Kingdom, under the guideline of a direct procurement method and defined as "below threshold - without competition." The contract was concluded with CONTENT DESIGN LONDON LTD, who is identified as the successful supplier. The contract's active period extends from 15 April 2025 through 30 September 2025, with a gross value of £24,624. The process was finalised without any competitive calls, under a limited competition methodology as per legislation 2023/54, reflecting compliance with central government procurement standards.

This opportunity provides significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the design consultancy sector. CONTENT DESIGN LONDON LTD, as an SME, exemplifies the type of business ideally suited to capitalise on such contracts, offering specialised expertise in content design. The procurement approach also favours adept business entities capable of directly engaging with government bodies like UKRI, without the necessity for extensive competitive bidding. As government procurement often seeks to streamline vendor processes, businesses with agility and niche services aligned with government needs stand to benefit considerably.

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Notice Title

PS25091 - Content Design Consultant

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: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) required a Content Design Consultant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05110c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020524-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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, professionalservices@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

CONTENT DESIGN LONDON

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