UKRI-6129 OutE 2026 Stages 2 and 3

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Jun 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, successfully awarded a contract titled "UKRI-6129 OutE 2026 Stages 2 and 3". This contract, which falls under the services industry category specifically for research and development consultancy services, was completed through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The contract commenced on 9th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2029. The primary supplier identified is Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC Ltd), located in Cambridge. The contract was signed on 8th June 2026, with a gross value of £50,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large enterprises specialising in research and development consultancy services. As a contract awarded without competition, it may highlight the potential for businesses looking to establish direct working relationships with central government bodies, such as UKRI. Companies with expertise in evaluation work and the ability to deliver complex consultancy services efficiently would find this project beneficial for strategic growth. This engagement illustrates the type of high-value projects available in the public sector, which can contribute to sustained business development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-6129 OutE 2026 Stages 2 and 3

Notice Description

Evaluation work delivery for OutE2026 - Stages 2 and 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b42e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055761-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,566 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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

CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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