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UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

30 Mar 2026 at 13:43

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

15 Dec 2025 at 08:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 09:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 09:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 11:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) initiated the procurement process for the operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership. This endeavour falls under the industry category of professional services, specifically financial consultancy and regulatory services, within the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised an open procedure, reflecting UKRI's status as a public authority in central government. Initially active, the tender commenced on 2nd September 2025 with the tender period ending on 13th October 2025. Key dates included the enquiry period deadline on 29th September 2025 and the award period concludes on 25th November 2025. Following this, a contract was awarded to Apex Group Fiduciary Services (UK) Limited on 15th December 2025, with the contract's start period scheduled for 19th January 2026, potentially extending until 19th January 2031, inclusive of an optional one-year extension provision.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses within the financial services sector, particularly those with experience in financial consultancy, regulatory services, and joint venture management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in these areas would find this contract especially beneficial for growth due to its extensive contract period and the potential for renewal. The project involves diverse responsibilities such as asset management, bookkeeping, and accounting functions, making it ideal for firms with comprehensive expertise in managing complex financial operations. The open procedure invites broad competition, thus allowing well-prepared SMEs with FCA approval to leverage their capabilities in securing a long-term partnership with a prominent central government agency. This offers substantial benefits for businesses seeking expansion through high-profile government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership

Notice Description

UKRI-4717 The Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership is established to acquire and hold the public sector's financial interest in Harwell Campus Joint Venture and oversee the management of the joint venture. The Harwell Campus Joint Venture is responsible for the management and development of the Harwell Campus. https://www.harwellcampus.com/ This is an opportunity for an FCA approved operator to cover a range of duties and responsibilities. Some of the responsibilities will include assisting with formalities for acquiring or disposing of partnership assets, maintain accounts and companies house filings, perform bookkeeping tasks, manage accounting and reporting functions and prepare various notices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended by 1 year with a potential full contract duration of 5 years [4+1].

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029100-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£158,060 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
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
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Apex Group Fiduciary Services (UK) Limited

Further Information

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