This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 12:38

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The contract opportunity titled "PLM Change Management" is offered by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The procurement process initially entered the tender stage in July 2025 under the open procedure, with industry focus on business and management consultancy services, specifically organisational change management to support the Plant Lifecycle Management Programme. The contract was signed on 1 October 2025 and the procurement process reached the amendment stage in December 2025, detailing changes permissible under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract value amounts to £547,314.49, including amendments, with services set to continue until July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in organisational change management and transformational services. It invites collaboration with a notable public undertaking in the UK, enhancing prospects for long-term business relationships and exposure to advanced PLM technology integration projects. Companies with a focus on enabling cultural change and user empowerment will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Firms of all sizes, including SMEs and those with a focus on social value, are encouraged to engage, offering a competitive edge and potential growth through successful partnership and execution of strategic consultancy services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PLM Change Management

Notice Description

Supplier for the provision of Organisational Change Management (OCM) and Transformational Services to support the Plant Lifecycle Management (PLM) Program. The selected partner will work closely with UKIFS to drive user adoption, support stakeholder engagement and ensure the sustainable integration of the PLM solution across the organisation. Services will focus on enabling cultural change, empowering users and maximising the value of UKIFS' investment in PLM technologies. The project duration is until July 2026. The contract was signed on October 1 2025, for PS298,206, with Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Ltd, however due to a technical error with our e-procurement software and an administration error, the contract award notice was not published and the subsequent contract details notice was not published within the 30 day requirement. All suppliers who bid for the tender were informed before contract signature through direct feedback letters and the required standstill period was followed with no supplier challenges. Internal processes have been amended internally to catch this administrative error from occurring again.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05589b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073508-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£298,209 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 29 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
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

ASSYSTEM ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...