Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

PS26200 - Tactical and Strategic Development for BGS

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 11:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS26200 - Tactical and Strategic Development for BGS" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The contract is categorised under the services industry, specifically financial consultancy services, and was implemented with a direct procurement method without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, covers the delivery of strategic and tactical advice to guide internal board activities and was signed with BELL & REGENT LTD on 13th July 2026. The period of performance is from 13th July 2026 to 2nd November 2026, with a contract value of £24,300, excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in financial consultancy and strategic advisory services. While this particular contract was awarded directly, businesses in this sector can leverage opportunities in similar future tenders by strengthening their relationships within the central government and positioning themselves as unique service providers. Competing for contracts like this can lead to growth through the establishment of a reputation in public sector consultancy and the potential for recurring engagements with government bodies such as UKRI.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26200 - Tactical and Strategic Development for BGS

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to Provide strategic and tactical advice, guidance and practical insights/support to the internal (Senior Management Board & BGS Board) activities to guide and advise BGS long term positioning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073124-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 2 Nov 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 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

BELL & REGENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9cf-2026-08-03T12:18:28+01:00",
    "date": "2026-08-03T12:18:28+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9cf",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
            "name": "UK Research and Innovation",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDQJ-7126-JDHG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House, North Star Avenue",
                "locality": "Swindon",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "commercial@ukri.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PMPN-7535-GNTG",
            "name": "UK Shared Business Services Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PMPN-7535-GNTG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House, North Star Avenue",
                "locality": "Swindon",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "Shared Service Provider"
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-09567781",
            "name": "BELL & REGENT LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "09567781"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PBQG-1292-VNTQ"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "12 Gough Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC4A 3DW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "nbl@bellregent.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
        "name": "UK Research and Innovation"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PS26200",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "PS26200 - Tactical and Strategic Development for BGS",
        "description": "***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to Provide strategic and tactical advice, guidance and practical insights/support to the internal (Senior Management Board & BGS Board) activities to guide and advise BGS long term positioning.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-09567781",
                    "name": "BELL & REGENT LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "66171000",
                            "description": "Financial consultancy services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-13T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-11-02T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 29160,
                "amount": 24300,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-07-13T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "073124-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073124-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-08-03T12:18:28+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}