Project support and coordination input on the UKRI commission for sector wide facilitation of Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting infrastructure for UK research

JISC

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by JISC, described as an award and contract completion dated 9th June 2026, is for the project titled "Project support and coordination input on the UKRI commission for sector wide facilitation of Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting infrastructure for UK research." This process falls under the education and training services category and takes place in the UK. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below threshold, without competition, and reached the award stage. The contract between JISC and HADFIELD CONSULTANTS LTD commenced on 29th May 2026 and is set to end on 30th November 2026, with a total value of GBP 46,200.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultation, programme management, or any related support services. Although the procurement was awarded directly, similar future opportunities could be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the education sector, particularly those adept in programme coordination and project management. Companies can leverage such contracts to establish or enhance their credentials in providing specialist support to large-scale research initiatives across the UK.

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Notice Title

Project support and coordination input on the UKRI commission for sector wide facilitation of Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting infrastructure for UK research

Notice Description

Jisc has appointed a consultant experienced in the education sector for programme coordination expertise to support the project director in respect of programme management process, progress, delivery and timings. The consultant must ensure the complex and diverse elements of the project align to meet the deliverables and to ensure all bases in terms of the engagement structure and approach to interviews, data capture and analysis, as well as supporting the development of the outputs in each work package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b088
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054120-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HADFIELD CONSULTANTS

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