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UKRI-4990 OutE Evaluator

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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ContractTermination

02 Apr 2026 at 11:08

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 14:41

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 14:41

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "UKRI-4990 OutE Evaluator" was initiated and managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Situated under the public authority of central government, this procurement belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on training services (CPV: 80500000). The procurement process followed an open procurement method, with the procurement phase reaching a contract termination stage on 2nd April 2026. The initial contract commenced on 2nd September 2025 and was intended to conclude by 31st March 2026, valued at £148,712 with a net amount of £123,925. The process was governed by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, adhering to open procedure standards, ensuring transparency and fair competition.

This tender provides notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in supplying comprehensive support packages, particularly those familiar with environmental programmes, stand to benefit. The procurement required the provider to deliver specialised skills, capacity, and resources not available within NERC, making it an ideal opportunity for external suppliers with the necessary qualifications. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in public-sector work, especially those delivering training services, are ideally positioned to meet the tender requirements and compete effectively in this space.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4990 OutE Evaluator

Notice Description

Provision of an evaluation support package to ensure the stage 1 applicant community for Opening up the Environment programme are provided with the required support to best deliver on the outcomes of the funding opportunity. This support package will be best delivered by a specialist external provider, due to skills, capacity, and resourcing within NERC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030820-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£123,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£123,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active, Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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