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UKRI-5538 UKRI Finance Transformation Programme

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 14:10

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 10:19

Tender

02 Jan 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the contracting process for the UKRI Finance Transformation Programme, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This procurement began with an open tender on 2 January 2026 and progressed through to the awarding and signing of the contract by 8 April 2026. The contract is active and spans the period from 17 April 2026 to 16 April 2027, with a financial commitment of £1,841,750. The procurement focused on business and management consultancy services and was carried out under an open procedure, affording maximum transparency and competition under the legal basis set by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in finance transformation services and consultancy. With an active contract value in the millions, businesses that excel in technical quality and operational expertise can gain leverage to expand their industry footprint. Particularly, large-scale enterprises with capabilities to drive innovative financial solutions will find this endeavour lucrative. Additionally, the open procurement method highlights UKRI's commitment to inclusiveness, suggesting potential collaboration opportunities with other enterprises that complement the finance transformation objectives of UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5538 UKRI Finance Transformation Programme

Notice Description

The Provision of Finance Transformation Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05feba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037180-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,841,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,841,750 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 6-12 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
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERAN PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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