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UKRI-6022-British Standards OnLine (BSOL)

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 May 2026 at 12:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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22 Apr 2026 at 09:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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22 Apr 2026 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the British Standards OnLine (BSOL) service, awarded to BSI Standards Institution. This service aims to enhance SMEs' capabilities by providing access to best practice standards essential to their growth. The contract, awarded under the legal basis 2023/54, serves the research services category and will take place in Swindon, Wiltshire (region UKK14), running from 5th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement method was a direct award due to BSI's unique ability to maintain relevant standards.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research services sector, by linking with a central government body. BSI's exclusive access to all relevant standards implies businesses with a focus on compliance and standardisation could leverage these resources effectively. Large firms specialising in the development and dissemination of industry standards, as well as SMEs looking to establish robust standard practices within their operations, will find this contract beneficial. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their capabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve their market competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6022-British Standards OnLine (BSOL)

Notice Description

British Standards OnLine (BSOL) the programme will deliver a service for our client SMEs, to build their knowledge of standards so that they can use a best practice

Procurement Information

BSI BSI are the only organisation that maintain all of the relevant standards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068817
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046317-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,375 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£220,375 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

BSI Standards Institution

Further Information

Notice Documents

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