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PS26117 - Change Comms Narrative and Strategy

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process titled "PS26117 - Change Comms Narrative and Strategy". This contract was awarded on 22nd April 2026 and is owned by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and was conducted through a direct method without competition, owing to technical reasons that limited the availability of suppliers. The contract period spans from 23rd April 2026 to 30th June 2026.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in change management narratives and strategies. MEC Holdings Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Liss, United Kingdom, was chosen as the supplier after determining it was uniquely positioned to meet the specific technical requirements of the project. Companies with relevant expertise in developing strategic communication narratives and the ability to deliver research and consulting services stand to benefit from similar opportunities. Engaging in these contracts could boost business growth by establishing relationships with organisations such as UK Research and Innovation and enhancing visibility in the central government sector.

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Notice Title

PS26117 - Change Comms Narrative and Strategy

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required Brief Description of Requirement:- Change Comms Narrative and Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037577-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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 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

MEC HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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