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PS26019 - External support for tone of voice development

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by UK Research and Innovation, focuses on procuring external support for tone of voice development within the realm of research services. Categorised under services, this procurement took place through UK Shared Business Services Ltd in Swindon, UK. The procurement utilised a limited competition method due to its below-threshold status, and it has concluded successfully, transitioning from tender to award stage as of February 2026. The contract commenced on the 30th of January 2026 and is set to complete by the 31st of July 2026, with a finalised contract value of GBP 25,000 for services offered across the UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research services and communication to expand their influence by providing strategic support in tone of voice development. The involvement of Enough Said Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, as the supplier underlines the potential for similarly scaled businesses to engage in such government-led initiatives. Companies experienced in the niche area of tone development can leverage this contract to increase their visibility and establish strong partnerships with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

PS26019 - External support for tone of voice 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 Brief Description of Requirement: External support for tone of voice development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065aed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016438-2026
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ENOUGH SAID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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