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UKRI-5381 Installers' insight Activity with NHIC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Nov 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, led the concluded procurement process titled "UKRI-5381 Installers’ insight Activity with NHIC." The procurement was focused on the services industry category, specifically involving research and development services, with activities spanning across the entire United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 11th November 2025, having been signed on 9th October 2025. The procurement method used was a direct approach due to the contract being below the threshold, hence executed without competition. The contract period commenced on 10th October 2025 and is set to conclude by 30th March 2026, involving the organisation and execution of strategic activities within the home improvement industry, including recruitment, roundtable discussions, and innovation recommendations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those offering expertise within the research and development sector related to home improvements and retrofitting. Such businesses, especially those adept at organising and managing stakeholder engagement activities, such as roundtables and data analysis, stand to benefit from engaging with similar future procurement opportunities. Large-scale enterprises in the field, such as the National Home Improvement Council, which was the successful supplier for this tender, exemplify the type of business advantageously positioned to capitalise on similar government contracts. These contracts not only offer financial gains, with a total value of £42,000, but also provide a platform to influence and drive innovation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5381 Installers' insight Activity with NHIC

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation have awarded a contract for Recruitment of installers across home improvement industry, hosting roundtables to collect information and views, mapping of retrofit process, reporting, analysis and recommendations on innovation interventions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072616-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 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 & 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
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

NATIONAL HOME IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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