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CSP26661 - The Answer 2026 Technical Writing

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Jul 2026 at 13:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "The Answer 2026 Technical Writing" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, identified by the ID CSP26661, falls under the services industry category and focuses on business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method used was a limited competition, below the threshold, leading to the award being completed on 10th July 2026. The contract, worth £44,928 gross, was signed on the same day, with a performance period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027. The process is currently in the award stage, indicating that the provider has been selected and the agreement formalised.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical writing and related business services to collaborate with a prominent central government agency. Companies that can provide comprehensive, high-quality writing solutions may find opportunities to expand their business through contracts like this. Although the tender was limited in competition, organisations with expertise in law, marketing, and consulting services might consider positioning themselves for similar future opportunities, particularly those capable of meeting the demands of public authority central government clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26661 - The Answer 2026 Technical Writing

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for The Answer 2026 Technical Writing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065228-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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
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

THEANSWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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