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PS26057 - Accessibility Audits of EPSRC's National Research Facilities

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Jun 2026 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for this contract was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "PS26057 - Accessibility Audits of EPSRC's National Research Facilities," falls under the services category, specifically auditing services. The procurement was completed as of 3rd June 2026 and was awarded on 14th May 2026. Employing a direct procurement method without competition, the contract details were published via the Find a Tender Service. The contract's period stretches from 14th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an overall gross budget of £24,000.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity for firms, particularly those specialising in auditing services or with expertise in accessibility assessments for research facilities. The successful bidder, UEA Consulting Limited, a large-scale enterprise from Norwich, was selected due to the specific nature of the procurement which could not accommodate alternative suppliers. Businesses with similar capabilities or looking to expand their portfolio in auditing services may find pursuing future opportunities with government agencies such as UK Research and Innovation beneficial. The direct procurement approach indicates potential for sole-source contracts, benefitting companies with unique specialisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26057 - Accessibility Audits of EPSRC's National Research Facilities

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create a Accessibility Audit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aca1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052426-2026
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

UEA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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