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UKRI-5962-Big if True Science Accelerator

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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14 Apr 2026 at 11:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "UKRI-5962-Big if True Science Accelerator". This procurement is categorised under services within the training seminars industry, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The process involves a direct award to Renaissance Philanthropy UK Limited for various mentoring and educational activities over a 14-week schedule. The award notice was published on 14 April 2026, with the contract period set from 25 April 2026 to 14 August 2026, with an optional extension until November 2026. The procurement stage is in award status and includes key dates such as the end of the standstill period on 23 April 2026, with the contract signature due on 24 April 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in educational services and science accelerator programmes, particularly those capable of delivering mentoring and structured syllabi. While the contract was directly awarded due to the supplier's unique offering, there remains potential for similar businesses to position themselves for future opportunities in this sector, leveraging innovation and expertise in science and technology education. This is particularly applicable to large enterprises, although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised knowledge may also find niches to exploit within similar tender processes. Collaborations and showcasing unique intellectual property and exclusive rights can be key differentiators in approaching future public service missions in the educational domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5962-Big if True Science Accelerator

Notice Description

Big if True Science Accelerator -- Renaissance Philanthropy - A brighter future for all through science, technology, and innovation. Weekly individual sessions for 5 Challenge Directors for mentors, weekly syllabus walkthrough and office hours over 14 weeks. Activity will utilise the Big if True Accelerator Scheme

Procurement Information

Supplier has a unique product and unique knowledge of the specific area of the subject matter

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033718-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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

RENAISSANCE PHILANTHROPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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