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UKRI- 5357 Creative Futures DCMS business case

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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01 Dec 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the development of a business case titled "Creative Futures DCMS business case." This contract, classified under business and management consultancy services, will be executed by Quintara Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Padstow. The contracting process is positioned at the award and contract stages, and was completed through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £39,600 gross (£33,000 net), was signed on 1st December 2025, with the service period covering December 2nd to December 31st 2025. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and business management services. Given the nature and scale of work, it suits large firms that can deliver comprehensive consultancy services swiftly, matching the short contract duration. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts or deepen their existing client engagements within central government bodies will find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

UKRI- 5357 Creative Futures DCMS business case

Notice Description

For the production of "Creative Futures" DCMS business case

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078616-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocure@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUINTARA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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