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PS25371 - Work for Wootzano Limited

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Jan 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for contract PS25371, titled "Work for Wootzano Limited," has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and employed a direct procurement method below the threshold, concluding without competition. The contract commenced on 20th October 2025 and concluded on 28th November 2025, with the award finalised on 5th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in research and development and consultancy services. Companies like Harper Macleod LLP, an SME that successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited to compete in such procurements, particularly when leveraging expert consultancy and innovative service delivery. Given the nature of the tender, businesses that can offer specialised consultancy services, particularly in research and development, stand to gain immensely by participating in similar opportunities facilitated by public authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

PS25371 - Work for Wootzano Limited

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition. Award notice for Work for Wootzano Limited- UK Research and Innovation - Innovate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000235-2026
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
SME

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
£16,705 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

HARPER MACLEOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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