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PS26061 - Development of Sustainability Action Frameworks for Spark Platform

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "PS26061 - Development of Sustainability Action Frameworks for Spark Platform" involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically related consultancy services. It was concluded without competition due to a lack of reasonable alternatives for the required services. The procurement method was direct and considered below the threshold, as per legal mandate 2023/54. The award and contract are tagged as active, with the contract period running from 12 March 2026 to 30 April 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in research and consultancy services, as demonstrated by its award to Love Learning Tutors based in Crediton, United Kingdom. Businesses specialising in developing sustainability frameworks for arts workshop environments would find themselves well-suited to partake in similar opportunities. The focus on sustainability action frameworks aligns with current market needs, providing a fruitful area for growth and expertise development in the arts sector.

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Notice Title

PS26061 - Development of Sustainability Action Frameworks for Spark Platform

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Development of three sustainability action frameworks for arts workshop environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024081-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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 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

LOVE LEARNING TUTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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