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B2B Relationship Development Services

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2025 at 16:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 May 2025 at 16:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question focuses on the tender for "B2B Relationship Development Services" provided by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, a central government public authority. The tender involves exploration, analysis, and the creation of a roadmap to enhance working relationships between UKIFS and its Fusion Partner, UKAEA. The procurement falls under the development consultancy services category, with operations based in the United Kingdom. This process was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition and has reached the 'complete' stage. The key contract period started on 19th May 2025 and is scheduled to end on 18th May 2026, with the contract already signed on 19th May 2025.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in development consultancy, particularly those specialising in fostering B2B relationships. Given the procurement's below-threshold nature, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible. The successful supplier, Program Planning Professionals Limited, is identified as an SME, underscoring the potential for similar entities to compete effectively for contracts within this framework. Businesses aiming to expand their consultancy services, especially those with expertise in enhancing corporate partnerships and industry collaborations, are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B2B Relationship Development Services

Notice Description

B2B Relationship development services that will explore, analyse and create a roadmap for the development of the working relationships between UKIFS and it's Fusion Partner, UKAEA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022889-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 2026 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 INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRAM PLANNING PROFESSIONALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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