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UKRI-5405-IUK Real World Selfie & Offline Video Conferencing Set Up

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

14 Jul 2026 at 13:31

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 09:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Dec 2025 at 21:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Dec 2025 at 08:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has recently been involved in a procurement process for a project titled "UKRI-5405-IUK Real World Selfie & Offline Video Conferencing Set Up." The industry category for this tender is research and development consultancy services, with the main procurement activity taking place in Swindon and London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which began on 6th January 2026 and ended by 31st March 2026, was executed through a direct award due to the supplier's unique experience and technical knowledge. Although initially awarded to Framestore Ltd, the contract was terminated on 31st March 2026, following its completion.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative consultancy services and technologies related to video conferencing and digital media, although the original contract was not open for competition. It underscores the demand for unique expertise in these areas, indicating a beneficial landscape for businesses with similar capabilities. Companies that can provide cutting-edge solutions and possess the necessary intellectual property and experience would find such contractual prospects appealing for future tender opportunities, potentially leading to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5405-IUK Real World Selfie & Offline Video Conferencing Set Up

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice of Real World Selfie & Offline Video Conferencing Set Up. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication.

Procurement Information

The competition was absent due to the supplier having unique experience, intellectual property and technical knowledge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066184-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£496,707 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£496,707 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Framestore ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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