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UKRI-5414 GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Feb 2026 at 09:44

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09 Jan 2026 at 15:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, involves the tender titled "UKRI-5414 GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage" within the design consultancy services category. The procurement process is presently focused on an amendment to the original contract, with key activities surrounding the provision of user-centred design services to explore post-award management processes. This phase follows the award granted to LA International Computer Consultants Ltd on the 5th of January 2026, for the service period ending on the 31st of March 2026. The procurement method employed was "Below threshold - limited competition," which indicates a selective process tailored for specific expertise.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, notably for companies specialising in user-focused design consultancy services and those capable of conducting in-depth research and service design activities. Businesses with experience in post-award management and service documentation may benefit from engaging with such procurement processes, as they demand detailed understanding and analysis of management challenges, allowing growth in strategic consulting domains. The collaboration with UKRI facilitates exposure to a prominent research environment and potential collaboration with a government-linked central authority, offering further opportunities for large businesses with a proven track record in high-level service design engagements.

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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/016336-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
£77,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 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
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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
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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