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PS25130-Create a communications strategy for the VPAG SMMIP Programme.

UK Research and Innovation

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18 Jun 2025 at 15:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, has awarded a contract under a limited competition procurement process. The contract, PS25130, involves the creation of a communications strategy for the VPAG SMMIP Programme. The procurement falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy. The process reached the award stage on 18 June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 19 May 2025 to 31 October 2025. The procurement is centred in the UK, with Copper Consultancy Ltd, a London-based SME, awarded the contract valued at £12,600 gross.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in communications consultancy within the research and development services sector. It specifically benefits SMEs, lending itself to organisations that can provide innovative strategic communication methods. Businesses that can demonstrably contribute quality service in designing programmes for industry-specific strategies, particularly those aimed at governmental and public authority clients, would find this particular process advantageous for enhancing their portfolio and expanding into similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25130-Create a communications strategy for the VPAG SMMIP Programme.

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Award notice for a communications strategy for the VPAG SMMIP Programme - UK Research and Innovation - Innovate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033417-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Copper Consultancy Ltd

Further Information

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