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PS26068 - STFC Vision and Transformation Narrative

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for the "PS26068 - STFC Vision and Transformation Narrative" project. The procurement process is now in the award stage, following a limited competition procurement exercise. As a public authority and central government entity, UK Research and Innovation's headquarters are located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, focusing on research and consultancy services, was signed on 18 March 2026 and has a gross value of £36,000. This procurement, which falls below the threshold for more extensive competition, indicates active engagement in the services industry within the UK region.

This contract offers business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in research and development consultancy services. The House Outside Ltd, an SME based in Chesterfield, has been selected as the supplier for this project. Organisations similar in scale to The House Outside Ltd, with expertise in research and consultancy, are well-suited to compete in similar government contracts, benefiting from increased visibility and expertise recognition in the industry. This procurement showcases the potential for UK enterprises to engage in national projects, fostering economic growth and sector development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26068 - STFC Vision and Transformation Narrative

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. STFC Vision and Transformation Narrative

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025399-2026
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

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026 24 hours
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

THE HOUSE OUTSIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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