Tender

UKRI-5595 - Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP) Community of Practice (CoP)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "UKRI-5595 - Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP) Community of Practice (CoP)" is managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This tender is focused on community action programmes and community health services, aimed at supporting grant-funded projects through collaboration within a Community of Practice. Currently at the tender stage, interested parties should note that the enquiry period ends on 24 March 2026, with submission required by 8 April 2026. The award period is anticipated to conclude on 27 April 2026, paving the way for the contract to commence on 11 May 2026 and run until 31 March 2029. The procurement process follows an open procedure, welcoming electronic submissions in English.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services and programme management to engage in a long-term project with significant funding. With a gross contract value of £600,000, both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from high-quality service delivery criteria. Companies with expertise in fostering collaborative environments and managing health-oriented initiatives will find this tender particularly appealing. The open procedure facilitates fair competition, providing businesses the chance to grow and establish substantial partnerships with UKRI and other stakeholders involved in community health advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5595 - Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP) Community of Practice (CoP)

Notice Description

To support grant-funded projects and the wider community of relevant stakeholders to communicate, collaborate and catalyse insights, an OPIP 'Community of Practice' is proposed to bring together and support projects in sharing their challenges, insights, learnings and solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019563-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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