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UKRI-5414 GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Jan 2026 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has awarded a contract under the tender reference UKRI-5414, titled "GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically design consultancy services, with the contract spanning from 5th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method for below-threshold competition, and the process is currently in the award stage. The purpose of this contract is to deliver user-centred design services aimed at enhancing UKRI's post-award management processes. The contract was signed on 22nd December 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in user-centred design services, particularly those with expertise in high-level service design and user research. Large companies such as LA International Computer Consultants Ltd, which has been awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete due to their capacity to manage and deliver complex research and design projects. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector, fostering growth and development in service delivery and consultancy expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5414 GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the provision of user-centred design services. The supplier will undertake user research and high-level service design activities to investigate and document the current "as is" post-award management processes. The purpose of the work is to understand the challenges, scale, and scope associated with the development of a potential new post-award management service. The outputs will inform future service design and delivery decisions. The supplier's team will work under the direction of a UKRI Delivery Manager, who will provide oversight, introductions to relevant stakeholders, and guidance on appropriate contacts across the organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06031c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001984-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
corporate procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@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

LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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