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UKRI-6167 FAC Commercial Review

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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08 Jul 2026 at 11:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-6167 FAC Commercial Review" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy services. It was centred in the United Kingdom with the physical address of the buyer at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement utilised a direct method below threshold - without competition and is now in the Award stage. The key dates include the contract period starting on 30th June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026, valued at £35,260 without VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the consultancy services sector, especially those offering expertise in commercial reviews. Although the process for this specific contract has concluded, similar opportunities could benefit large consultancy firms like Efficio Limited, which was awarded the contract. Companies adept in strategic and management consulting can leverage similar tenders to expand their market presence and establish stronger relationships within the central government sector. By understanding the procurement methods of organisations like UKRI, businesses can better position themselves for future bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6167 FAC Commercial Review

Notice Description

UKRI-6167 FAC BAS Commercial Review

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c64a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064176-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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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

EFFICIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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