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PS26095 - Panel Membership to the Following Committees

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Apr 2026 at 07:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation has concluded for the title "PS26095 - Panel Membership to the Following Committees". The industry category involves "Other community, social and personal services". This opportunity was located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Swindon. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with the contract being signed recently on 23rd March 2026. The contract is set to run from 27th March 2026 to 31st December 2027. This was a direct procurement process, conducted below threshold levels and without competition due to specific technical reasons requiring the expertise of a unique supplier. The successful supplier is Inverse Quanta Ltd, an SME located in Farnham.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in committee coordination and management, especially those capable of providing preparatory work and managing travel logistics for oversight and steering committees within the science and technology sector. Companies that have expertise in providing such services will find this an excellent opportunity to establish their presence within the public sector. In particular, SMEs with a strong track record in supporting scientific advisory panels might find such contracts beneficial for strategic expansion and growth. Engaging with organisations like UK Research and Innovation can help open more doors to further similar opportunities in the central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26095 - Panel Membership to the Following Committees

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Committee membership fees, additional preparatory work and travel expenses for STFC's UK ELT Instrumentation Oversight Committee (EIOC), MOONS Oversight Committee, and e-MERLIN Steering Committee as well as his participation in other ad hoc STFC reviews. These meetings will be several times a year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031688-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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

INVERSE QUANTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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