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title: "Manchester Prize Administrator Round 2 Stage 2"
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# Manchester Prize Administrator Round 2 Stage 2

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35563dd7-1f46-4a52-9732-a2d603a8affd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Manchester Prize Administrator Round 2 Stage 2" project has been completed. The buying organisation responsible for this tender is the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically project management consultancy services, with a contract value of £498,100. The procurement method used was selective, as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process concluded with the award stage, with an active award dated 1st April 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these types were specified as suitable candidates. The project requires skills in project management consultancy, which could benefit companies looking to expand their portfolio within this field. The contract award to Nesta, a large-scale supplier, also highlights the potential for larger companies to secure significant government contracts that can leverage their expertise in managing high-profile projects. The tender location in London further suggests advantageous positioning for companies operating or seeking to enter the thriving UK services industry.

## Notice

Manchester Prize Administrator Round 2 Stage 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102b5e5e-8a9e-4ba7-938b-81cd7d67132b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £498,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £498,100 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4Y 0DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NESTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102b5e5e-8a9e-4ba7-938b-81cd7d67132b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102b5e5e-8a9e-4ba7-938b-81cd7d67132b
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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