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CSP25126 - Content Designer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

07 Jul 2025 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, under reference CSP25126, pertains to content design services with a specific focus on funding guidance content for their corporate website. The industry category is service-based, specifically titled "Content Designer," and the contract location is centralised in the UK. The process has reached completion, comprising an award made on 7th July 2025. Notably, UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitated the tender as the procuring entity. This was a direct procurement method executed below the threshold without competition, distinctively due to a lack of competitive technical alternatives. UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, served as the buyer, whilst CONTENT DESIGN LONDON LTD was awarded as the supplier. The contract spans from 7th July 2025 to 4th September 2025, carrying a gross value of £23,976.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in content management and design services, particularly those adept in developing content management software. Given the specific technical requirements that led to the direct award, firms with niche capabilities in academic or research-related content solutions might find similar opportunities advantageous. The procurement process indicates a preference for specialised providers, suggesting growth opportunities for businesses that can offer unique, high-value services that meet specific organisational needs without competition. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in content design can benefit significantly by staying attuned to such direct procurement opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

CSP25126 - Content Designer

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. UKRI require funding guidance content on the corporate UKRI website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05598f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037615-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212783 - Content management software development 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
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 4 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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