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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 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 08:54

TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 08:15

TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 08:14

Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), centres around the "UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership". This initiative, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is part of the central government public authority and falls under the services category, focusing on financial consultancy and transaction processing. The procurement operates via an open procedure, culminating in the award stage with Apex Group Fiduciary Services (UK) Limited as the supplier. Notably, the latest update was on 15th December 2025, with the contract commencing on 19th January 2026 and potentially extending until 2031. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 24th December 2025, offering stakeholders ample preparation time.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those with FCA approval, as it involves oversight and strategic management tasks at the Harwell Campus. Small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in bookkeeping, accounts maintenance, and financial consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, provided they adhere to high standards of quality and technical precision. With a contract value above the threshold, the project promises substantial engagement for firms willing to align with strategic and administrative management tasks, encouraging long-term business development.

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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].

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082729-2025
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
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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