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PS26121 - Consultancy services for Process Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 May 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority operating under the central government, has completed a procurement process for consultancy services titled "PS26121 - Consultancy services for Process Support". The procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is geographically located in the United Kingdom. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd in Swindon, the procurement followed a limited competition methodology, remaining below the financial threshold. The contract was awarded to MANAGEMENT AND RISK SOLUTIONS LTD on 24th April 2026 and is active until 30th April 2027. The total contract value is £24,960 GBP, with key operational documentation tasks highlighted in the scope.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in process and policy documentation. The limited competition method employed suggests that UK-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on developing operational processes could find growth prospects. The association with UK Research and Innovation further broadens potential for service providers to engage with cutting-edge research projects and innovate within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

PS26121 - Consultancy services for Process 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 UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an Consultancy services to undertake review and produce operational process and policy documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ea1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046864-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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

MANAGEMENT AND RISK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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