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UKRI-5976 -Beyond procurement

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Apr 2026 at 14:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is engaged in a public procurement process titled "UKRI-5976 -Beyond procurement". This contract centres around the BEYOND Conference Founding Partnership, featuring AHRC research outputs showcased during a two-day programme aimed at large-scale audiences. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically business and management consultancy services, through a direct award method. The most recent award status was pending as of 1 April 2026, with a contract period slated from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028. The standstill period ends on 14 April 2026, with a scheduled signature date by 27 April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services. SME entities, like Creative Economy Team Ltd, which has been identified as a supplier, may find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the technical rationale provided for direct procurement. The focus on showcasing at the BEYOND Conference provides exposure to diverse audiences, fostering engagement and partnership opportunities that can bolster public visibility and reputation within the industry. This environment is ideal for enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the consultancy services sector, especially those well-versed in navigating public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5976 -Beyond procurement

Notice Description

BEYOND Conference Founding Partnership: As a "founding partner" of the BEYOND Conference, AHRC research outputs will be showcased throughout the two-day programme. This approach will ensure that AHRC's achievements are presented effectively to diverse, large-scale audiences. a. Partner programming b. Single Expo stand c. Multi-project showcase stand

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067af7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030494-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE ECONOMY TEAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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