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UKRI-5611 - Service Review

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5611 - Service Review" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract falls within the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement was executed through a limited method under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework Agreement (RM6309) without the prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £116,000, was awarded to Pricewaterhousecoopers LLC, reflecting a procurement stage of 'Award', with the agreement being signed on 8th January 2026. The service delivery is expected to occur in Swindon, located in the UKK14 region.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for businesses involved in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in analytical service reviews. Large consultancy firms, like Pricewaterhousecoopers LLC, that can offer comprehensive solutions tailored to the specific research and innovation needs of governmental bodies, may find themselves well-positioned for such contracts. Leveraging existing frameworks, as exemplified by the CCS agreement, can streamline the procurement process, facilitating quick and efficient service delivery for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5611 - Service Review

Notice Description

UKRI-5611 Service review carried out on behalf of UKRI using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM6309

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI-5611 Service review carried out on behalf of UKRI using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM6309

Procurement Information

Direct Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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