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CSP25351 - Comms support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Sep 2025 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has successfully completed a procurement process, awarding a contract for communication support services. This procurement fell under the limited competition category and was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The tender, titled "CSP25351 - Comms support," encompasses activities related to miscellaneous business and business-related services within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has moved beyond Tender and Award to a Contract status, with key actions including the signing of the contract on 10th September 2025 and commencement from 12th September 2025, lasting until 12th September 2026. The total contract value is set at £21,000, excluding taxes, in GBP currency.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in communications, particularly those with expertise in business and business-related services. As the procurement was suited to limited competition, businesses with a niche in providing high-quality communication support services were likely to thrive in this space. Conscious Communications Ltd, a small to medium enterprise (SME), has been appointed as the supplier, highlighting the potential for agile, smaller-scale companies to capture government contracts. The completion of this contract facilitates business growth by enhancing visibility and credibility, setting precedence for future collaboration with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

CSP25351 - Comms support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for comms support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05982d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055635-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CONSCIOUS COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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