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UKRI-4790 - JANUS PROJECT

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a sub-central public authority headquartered in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-4790 - JANUS PROJECT," an initiative focused on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, awarded to PROFUSION MEDIA LTD, began on 24th May 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026, with an optional extension for one year until March 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, indicative of a specific need identified by the buyer. The award stage was finalised on 7th April 2025, with key activities centred in the London region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept in consulting and software development. As the procurement was below the competition threshold, it highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure similar contracts without facing extensive competitive pressures. Companies operating in the public sector and those with expertise in managing sizeable projects over long durations would find this a profitable venture to pursue, enabling growth through public sector partnerships with UKRI and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4790 - JANUS PROJECT

Notice Description

Works on the UKRI Janus project To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=940086057

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051438
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021667-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,410,149 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 (0)1793 442000

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

PROFUSION MEDIA

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