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UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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01 Jul 2026 at 09:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), centres on the "UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme" which falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The process is marked as complete, having chosen a direct award method due to the supplier's unique technical assets and engagement role. This contract involves services in Swindon, Wiltshire, and Birmingham, and runs from 10th July 2026 until 31st October 2026. The total contract value is £386,155.20, and it adheres to the legal requirements of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those that can liaise closely with central government bodies like UKRI. While the award went to Energy Systems Catapult service Ltd, SMEs and VCSEs previously indicated as suitable can gain insights to prepare for future similar tenders. Such exposure to the Consumer Led Flexibility challenge development may pave the way for firms looking to expand their portfolio in innovative government-backed initiatives. Engaging in these projects can significantly enhance visibility and credibility within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme

Notice Description

The Catapults will provide a series of interconnected tasks for UKRI, as part of the Consumer Led Flexibility challenge development

Procurement Information

The Supplier hold a unique position through their engagement and convening role between UKRI and the wider community. and they hold unique technical assets required for this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061567-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,796 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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