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UKRI-5942 - IWYP Director Y2

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 11:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The process is under the contract titled "UKRI-5942 - IWYP Director Y2," which pertains to business and management consultancy services, specifically related to the International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP). The contract was awarded to Tri-Ag Consulting LLC, a large supplier located in Cary, United States. This direct award process was chosen due to technical reasons and the supplier's unique access to stakeholders. Key dates include the contract start on 1 April 2026, with a completion date set for 31 March 2027. The procurement stage is complete, marking the award and active contract status as of 1 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities engaged in specialised consultancy, particularly those focusing on agricultural partnerships and yield innovations. The procurement method of a direct award underscores the value of having distinct expertise and stakeholder connections in niche technical areas. Businesses with a strategic focus on consultancy services in large-scale and international agricultural projects would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities, leveraging unique capabilities to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5942 - IWYP Director Y2

Notice Description

Acting on behalf of the International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) BBSRC will be facilitating the payment of the 2026 Director who will lead the work of the IWYP through to 31 March 2027

Procurement Information

Competition absent for technical reasons, supplier has unique access to stakeholders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030297-2026
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
Direct award
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,019 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£128,019 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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 & 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

TRI-AG CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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