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PS25391 - Specialist Reward Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "PS25391 - Specialist Reward Support." This contract, classified under the services category, specifically falls within the research consultancy services CPV code 73210000. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement was conducted as a limited competition below the threshold, with significant dates including the contract's start on 20th January 2026 and its expected completion on 31st March 2026. The contract with a gross value of £31,200 has been formally signed, with Mike Curtis Reward Solutions Limited selected as the supplier, marking the completion of the process.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the fields of research consultancy and specialist support services to engage in public procurement with UK central government entities. Given the specialised nature of the services required, businesses with expertise in reward systems and innovation in organisational development will find this type of procurement highly relevant. The successful supplier, being an SME, underscores the potential for smaller enterprises to secure government contracts and expand their portfolios by delivering value-added services to high-profile clients. With the growing emphasis on specialised consultancy in government projects, such tenders present numerous opportunities for industry growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

PS25391 - Specialist Reward Support

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise Brief Description of Requirement: Specialist Reward Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009496-2026
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 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

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

MIKE CURTIS REWARD SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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