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Knowledge and Project Management Platform

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Knowledge and Project Management Platform" has reached the award stage, initiated by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, a body governed by public law and focused on research and development, located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon. This contract, closed on 12th February 2026, pertains to software-related services within the industry category "Project Management Software Package". The services are intended to standardise and enhance project management and governance for the STEP Programme across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contracting authority employed a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior competition call due to the unique capabilities required, and the contract was awarded to Method Apps Limited with an active status and a value of £458,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of integrating knowledge, process, and project management into a unified platform. Furthermore, the emphasis on video explainers and e-learning assets signifies opportunities for content creation and development firms. While the procurement method was limited due to technical reasons, companies with a similar technological capacity and expertise in complex project environments may find future relevance in such bespoke procurement processes. Method Apps Limited's exclusive rights to the necessary product underline the demand for unique capabilities in software design and project management innovation.

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Notice Title

Knowledge and Project Management Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a Project Management Platform providing standardised and consistent Project Management and Governance across all ranges of project activity within the STEP Programme. Implementation Support: Support the development of the Project Management playbooks for STEP aligning with PPM project delivery life cycle of STEP for all Lead the design and development of content - working with SMEs to review and approve content though project lifecycle and gateway process as defined in STEP Enterprise Management System (EMS) Manage the development and dissemination of the master methodology playbook Integrate rich media including video explainers and e-learning assets Deliver pilots and support early deployment across the different teams

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Project Management Platform providing standardised and consistent Project Management and Governance across all ranges of project activity within the STEP Programme. Implementation Support: Support the development of the Project Management playbooks for STEP aligning with PPM project delivery life cycle of STEP for all Lead the design and development of content - working with SMEs to review and approve content though project lifecycle and gateway process as defined in STEP Enterprise Management System (EMS) Manage the development and dissemination of the master methodology playbook Integrate rich media including video explainers and e-learning assets Deliver pilots and support early deployment across the different teams

Options: 2 years with 1 year optional extension.

Procurement Information

Method Grid is uniquely placed as the only known supplier that securely integrates knowledge management, process management, and project management into a single, cloud-based platform - tailored specifically to the needs of complex project environments. The product the supplier has exclusive rights of possesses unique capabilities such as being able to clone the master methodology of the organisation and able to edit, refine and share the master methodology across the organisation in real time to ensure cloned copies include the latest policies and guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065310
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013060-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£458,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
William Gibbs
Contact Email
william.gibbs@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHOD APPS

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