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CSP26233 - workshop and design of new systems

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for workshop and design of new systems, focusing on services within the software programming and consultancy, as well as design consultancy sectors. This procurement process, tagged as CSP26233, engaged without competition due to a lack of competitors capable of providing these specific services. It is categorised under central government authority and utilised a direct procurement method. The contract, initiated on 19 February 2026 and concluding on 23 March 2026, involves collaboration with COHESIVE UK GROUP LIMITED. While located primarily in the UK, specifically Swindon, this contract serves as part of a below-threshold procurement. The award phase is active, with the contract having been signed on 20 January 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for organisations specialising in software programming and consultancy, as well as design consultancy services. COHESIVE UK GROUP LIMITED, identified as a suitable supplier, was selected based on its capabilities to fulfil the unique requirements of the project. Businesses equipped to provide specialised consultancy services in the technology and creative design sectors may find similar procurement opportunities to be lucrative. With procurement processes like this, centrally governed by UK Research and Innovation, there lies a potential to engage in strategic partnerships and expand service offerings within the UK, leveraging their expertise to address specific public sector needs effectively.

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Notice Title

CSP26233 - workshop and design of new systems

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for workshop and design of new systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016469-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,338 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 23 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COHESIVE UK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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