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UKRI-5962-Big if True Science Accelerator

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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11 Sep 2026 at 16:08

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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14 Apr 2026 at 12:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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14 Apr 2026 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured specialist training and mentoring for its Big if True Science Accelerator. The service comprised weekly individual sessions for five Challenge Directors with mentors, weekly syllabus walkthroughs and office hours over a 14-week programme, using the Big if True Accelerator Scheme. This is a professional training and development service, classified under CPV 80522000 for training seminars. Delivery was in the United Kingdom. The requirement is closely tied to the accelerator’s science, technology and innovation focus and to supporting its Challenge Directors through a structured learning programme. The buyer is UKRI, a central government public authority, and the selected supplier was Renaissance Philanthropy UK Limited.

The procurement has been awarded and the resulting contract has been completed and terminated. UKRI used a direct award because it considered the supplier to have a unique product and unique knowledge of the specific subject matter. Renaissance Philanthropy UK Limited was awarded the single lot on 14 April 2026. The award value was £116,400 excluding VAT, or £139,680 including VAT. The contract was signed on 22 May 2026 and ran from 23 May to 14 August 2026, with an optional three-month extension available. The contract was recorded as terminated on 11 September 2026, with contract completion given as the reason. Implementation ended on 26 August 2026, with a final value of £116,400 excluding VAT (£139,680 including VAT).

For suppliers considering similar UKRI requirements, this procurement demonstrates demand for a highly specialised accelerator support service rather than general training delivery. A credible competitor would need to provide experienced mentors for senior challenge leads, deliver structured weekly one-to-one sessions, guide participants through an established syllabus and run reliable office-hour support across a concentrated programme. The buyer’s stated basis for selecting Renaissance Philanthropy was a unique product and unique knowledge of the specific subject matter, so relevant intellectual property, a distinctive accelerator model and demonstrable expertise in science, technology and innovation would be important differentiators. The scale also suits an established provider able to support five Challenge Directors while maintaining consistent programme management and mentoring quality.

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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/086592-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
£116,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
23 May 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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 UK LIMITED

Further Information

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