UKRI-6119 Actuary Services and Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Jun 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), operating from Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated a public procurement process under the title "UKRI-6119 Actuary Services and Services." This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically catering to actuarial services. The contract was completed via a direct procurement method, below the competitive threshold, leveraging services from the Government Actuary's Department located in London. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract active from 20th April 2026 to 31st December 2026, for a total value of £132,000. The contract was signed on 17th April 2026, with details published on 22nd June 2026.

This procurement of actuary services presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in specialised financial and statistical analyses, particularly those capable of delivering expert consultancy without engaging in competitive bidding processes. The engagement of the Government Actuary's Department as a supplier underscores the need for high-level expertise. Consequently, businesses that are well-suited for such arrangements, typically large-scale specialised firms, might find similar opportunities conducive to expanding their public sector portfolio, particularly in contract value projects under central government auspices.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6119 Actuary Services and Services

Notice Description

The provision of actuary services and support to MRC-UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058545-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66519600 - Actuarial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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

GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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