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PS25124

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Jun 2025 at 07:24

Summary of the contracting process

This contract, awarded by UK Research and Innovation, involves the provision of content design services. The procurement process has been completed without competition, as UK Research and Innovation identified that only a specific supplier could meet the required technical demands. The awarded supplier is CONTENT DESIGN LONDON LTD. The process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "PS25124 - Content Design services," commenced on 15th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2025. It falls under the industry category of design consultancy services with a contract value of £19,980. The procurement method used was 'direct' given the niche requirements, where traditional competition was deemed unfeasible. All operations are conducted in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in content design, particularly those with unique technical capabilities that preclude wider competition. Such opportunities are ideal for SMEs that have niche expertise in providing specialised content design services. The contract highlights the potential for organisations that can establish themselves as unique providors of specialised skills or products, aligning with the government's focus on specific technical needs. Operating within the central government frameworks can also offer businesses significant credibility and an avenue for future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

PS25124

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) require Content Design services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030765-2025
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
£19,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 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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