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UKRI 5835 - Development and Maintenance of Bid Register

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Mar 2026 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) centred around the "UKRI 5835 - Development and Maintenance of Bid Register" service contract, which focuses on project-management services outside the construction sector. This procurement, registered under ID "UKRI 5835," applied a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, indicating exclusivity in the supplier selection. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI operates as a central government public authority. The contracting process was initiated via tender and reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 4th March 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, as indicated by the award and active contract status, with a gross contract value of GBP £57,120. Ceox Services Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, successfully obtained the contract to deliver the required services across the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised project-management services. Such contracts foster growth for enterprises like Ceox Services Ltd, allowing them to leverage existing capabilities in large-scale service provision. It is particularly well-suited for companies with expertise in managing bid registers and delivering related services that support public sector entities. By participating in procurement processes such as this one, businesses can enhance their competitive edge and position themselves for future opportunities in collaboration with government organisations like UK Research & Innovation. While competition was not prevalent in this procurement instance, understanding such direct award processes can inform strategies for businesses striving to enter or expand in public procurement markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5835 - Development and Maintenance of Bid Register

Notice Description

Continued development and maintenance of the Bid Register.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021184-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEOX SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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