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11 Jun 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of SME Consultancy Services" was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK. This contract, identified as ID 055365-2026, falls under the industry categories of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, and research and development services. The procurement stage has reached completion, as the contract was signed on 18th May 2026, with the award having been made active on that date. The procurement method was classified as 'Below threshold - unknown'. The contract had a gross value of £58,800 and a net amount of £49,000, all in GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in consultancy services tailored to SMEs. Such businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, can benefit significantly from engaging with larger public undertakings such as NPL Management Limited. The contract was awarded to Blackford Stroud Consultants Limited, indicating that small-scale enterprises with expertise in precision equipment, construction, engineering, and research and development consultancy are well-suited to compete in future similar opportunities. The project’s scope suggests collaborative possibilities for businesses in the UK seeking public sector engagement and expansion.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of SME Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy Services - Specialist SME Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b34a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055365-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 May 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKFORD STROUD CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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