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PS26004- Support for brand strategy development

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Jan 2026 at 09:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation organisation, headquartered at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, conducted a procurement process titled "PS26004- Support for brand strategy development." This contract falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement, coordinated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, followed a limited competition method, classified as below threshold. This contract, with a gross value of £36,431.04, was awarded to NICE AND SERIOUS LTD, based in London. The contract started on 23rd January 2026 and is set to conclude on 23rd March 2026. The process, now in the 'award' and 'contract' stage, highlights the awarding of the contract after a competitive procurement exercise.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in brand strategy and research services, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions tailored to public sector requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in strategic consultancy, branding, and development services could find such procurements advantageous for growth and establishing a foothold within government projects. By participating in such limited competition exercises, businesses can gain valuable insights and strengthen their portfolios by collaborating on government initiatives, thus enhancing their visibility and reputability in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26004- Support for brand strategy development

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Support for brand strategy development

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006030-2026
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
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
£30,359 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 23 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 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

NICE AND SERIOUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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