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UKRI- 5036 UK- wide Celebration of Research and Innovation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "UKRI- 5036 UK-wide Celebration of Research and Innovation" is led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This open tender, categorised under business and management consultancy services, aims to engage the public and young people across the UK with research and innovation through various activities and programmes. The current stage is the tender stage, with submissions required by 11:00 a.m. BST on 12th August 2025, and the contract is to be awarded by 10th September 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the total contract value is anticipated to be £3,960,000 gross.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in delivering comprehensive engagement programmes and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in organising community-led events, managing public engagement activities, and conducting extensive evaluation processes may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender requirements indicate suitability for these types of organisations. The contract offers a robust platform for enhancing visibility and influence in the public engagement sector over a three-year period, fostering significant growth and reputation building within this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI- 5036 UK- wide Celebration of Research and Innovation

Notice Description

Notice withdrawn - do not respond to this notice UKRI- 5036 UK- wide Celebration of Research and Innovation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056087
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040644-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement UKRI
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 (0)1793 442000

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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