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UKRI-6081 Subcon GOTT funded ApRES CKAF Delivery of commercialisation aspects

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 May 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority central government body located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-6081 Subcon GOTT funded ApRES CKAF Delivery of commercialisation aspects" under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. This procurement was executed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 20th May 2026, with the active contract cover period starting from 21st May 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2027. The process concluded with the awarding of the contract to Puntios Ltd, a large enterprise based in London, for a gross amount of GBP 66,000. Key support work packages WP3/4/6 are targeted under this procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, especially those adept in commercialisation strategies. The process leveraged direct procurement, which may indicate the need for niche expertise or the suitability of a qualified established player in the field. Consequently, consultancy firms with experience in advising government bodies on commercialisation ventures could find this type of contract a valuable opportunity to expand their portfolio and engage in government-funded projects, potentially leading to further collaborations with public organizations like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6081 Subcon GOTT funded ApRES CKAF Delivery of commercialisation aspects

Notice Description

UKRI-6081 Subcon GOTT funded ApRES CKAF Grant Delivery of commercialisation aspects WP3/4/6

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051010-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Aug 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 & 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

PUNTIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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