This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 15:14

PlanningUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Accounting and Actuarial Services for the MRC Pension Scheme. This procurement process is being managed through an open procedure and the services are categorized under the industry category of 'services', specifically targeting actuarial services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 21st July 2026, following a tendering period that concludes at 15:00 BST on that date. The project location is Swindon, Wiltshire, and the prospective contract runs from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, with potential extensions making the complete duration up to ten years.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in actuarial services. It could be particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria. With a total estimated contract value of £792,000 excluding VAT, the tender allows suppliers to showcase their expertise through an open procedure, primarily considering quality over price, with a weight of 75% on quality. This provides businesses with the chance not only to secure a lucrative contract but also to enhance their credibility within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-MRC Accounting and Actuarial Services

Notice Description

Provision of Accounting and Actuarial Services to UKRI for the MRC Pension Scheme

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be an initial period of four (4) years, with an option to extend for two further period of three (3) years (4+3+3). The maximum total duration of the contract, including the extension periods, is ten (10) years.

Planning Information

UKRI-MRC is seeking feedback on the draft specification, and pricing strategy for the proposed tender for this service. The purpose of the pre-market engagement and feedback request is to develop a tender package that enables suppliers to produce meaningful responses and allow UKRI to enter into an effective contract with a Supplier. UKRI does not guarantee to incorporate all Supplier feedback in any future procurement strategy or service specification. It is UKRI’s intention to seek a broad review of its requirements and conduct an open and transparent process. Suppliers are invited to provide feedback on the specifications and questions below. To access: 1. Log in or create an account here: https://ukri2.my.site.com 2. Navigate to the opportunity in the Find an Opportunity section of the site or via the direct access link above. 3. Select Register Interest (you will not be able to view the tender documentation without registering an interest). 4. Go back to the main menu and navigate to the My Proposals and Quotes section of the site. 5. Select the opportunity from the list. Tender Documents for download are found in the Documents tab.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056322-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66519600 - Actuarial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£792,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£792,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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