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UKRI-6000 Project Management Support Services

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 May 2026 at 17:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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16 Apr 2026 at 08:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Apr 2026 at 08:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed the procurement process for project management support services under the title "UKRI-6000 Project Management Support Services". This contract, awarded on 12 May 2026, concerns the provision of project management resources for small projects on an ad hoc basis, supplementing the existing team capacity. The tender process, initiated as a direct award due to the supplier's unique capability and market position, concluded with a contractual agreement that spans from 2 May 2026 to 29 April 2029. The services fall within the ‘Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security’ category and are expected to take place in the South East region of England, UKJ14.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in project management services, especially those looking to provide support in supplementing established teams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in delivering tailored project planning, stakeholder coordination, contractor management, and governance support are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The direct award process ensures continuity and risk management, providing a stable and value-for-money option for the buying organisation. Engaging with public sector frameworks such as this can present growth prospects for SMEs by positioning them as reliable partners capable of meeting the strategic needs of government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6000 Project Management Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of project management support services on a call off basis for small projects and ad hoc delivery requirements across the estate. Services will supplement the existing team capacity and include project planning, stakeholder coordination, contractor management, governance and reporting, and support through project delivery and close out. The requirement is for flexible resource support only and does not create an employed post. There is no TUPE implication.

Procurement Information

A direct award is justified on the basis that the supplier's unique capability and established market position, combined with the disproportionate risk, cost, and potential service disruption associated with transitioning to an alternative provider, make continuation with the incumbent the most secure and value-for-money option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043655-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 2-3 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 & 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
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

Shape Project Management

Further Information

Notice Documents

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