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11 Jun 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of Consultancy Services," was in the award phase as of 11th June 2026. The process was completed under a below-threshold procurement method, unknown specifics, and entailed consultancy services for the design and development of software tools. The contract was signed on 21st May 2026, for delivery within the UK, and was valued at £59,600 net (£71,520 gross), covering services in IT and research consultancy categories.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, consulting, and research and development. With the completion of this contract by Mode51 Software Ltd, an SME from Cambridge, businesses of similar scale, particularly those providing consultancy in software and precision equipment, would find this type of public procurement appealing. Organisations capable of delivering innovative solutions and collaborating with public undertakings could benefit significantly from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy services for the design and development of software tools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b355
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055386-2026
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)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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
£59,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 21 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

MODE51 SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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