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UKRI-6022-British Standards OnLine (BSOL)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:53

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), an authoritative central government organisation based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is spearheading the UKRI-6022-British Standards OnLine (BSOL) programme. This procurement falls under the 'services' industry category and is aimed at improving SMEs' understanding of standards within best practices. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with BSI Standards Institution named as the pending award recipient. The contract, valued at £220,375, is set to begin on 5th May 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with an optional one-year extension available. Interested parties must note the standstill period ending by 1st May 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in research and standards management. The direct procurement method showcases a preference for BSI due to their exclusive rights and intellectual property related to maintaining standards. Businesses in research services and those with expertise in standards implementation will find this project ideal for expanding their market reach and enhancing their portfolio, given the programme’s focus on supporting client SMEs in adopting best practices. Emphasising the delivery of cutting-edge research services in Swindon will be advantageous for participating businesses.

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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/036421-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

BSI STANDARDS INSTITUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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