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RHUL-26026 Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for CoSTAR National Lab

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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28 Nov 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was led by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, United Kingdom, and pertains to the creative industry sector. The procurement, titled "RHUL-26026 Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for CoSTAR National Lab," falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. Initiated as a limited competition process below the threshold, the procurement process is complete, with the contract awarded on 30th October 2025. The successful supplier is Lapwing Associates Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in West Sussex. The contract period runs from 30th October 2025 to 17th April 2026, with a gross contract value of £119,160.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the creative sector, especially those offering consultancy services. Companies that can deliver innovative approaches and have experience in business and management consultancy would find such contracts ideal for expanding their portfolio. Businesses with capabilities in providing specialist consultancy services to national labs, particularly those with experience collaborating with educational institutions, will be well-positioned to benefit from this type of procurement. The limited competition format favoured specialised firms, allowing SMEs like Lapwing Associates Limited to secure the contract, illustrating the potential for growth for similarly positioned companies.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26026 Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for CoSTAR National Lab

Notice Description

Awarded to Lapwing Associates Limited for Creative Industry Specialist Consultancy Services for the CoSTAR National Lab, following Requests for Proposals from 4 appropriately qualified and experience consultancies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078170-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 17 Apr 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAPWING ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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