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CSP26245- AIMP comms support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to contract CSP26245 for AIMP communications support within the business services sector, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. It is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender process followed a limited competition method below the threshold, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd serving as the procuring entity. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded as of 1st April 2026 and signed on the same date, spanning until 31st May 2026. The award notice was published on 23rd April 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in communication and marketing services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Rachel Everington Marketing Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive marketing and communication solutions would be well-suited to similar opportunities in future tenders within the public sector. The involvement of UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority, underscores the potential for sustained collaboration and contract opportunities within the realm of public sector communications.

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Notice Title

CSP26245- AIMP comms support

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise Brief Description of Requirement AIMP comms support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06893a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036913-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

RACHEL EVERINGTON MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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