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title: "CIO Group Operating Model - R-2771 External Review"
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# CIO Group Operating Model - R-2771 External Review

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ddbfa46-c195-4c57-a4f8-879567218a79

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CIO Group Operating Model - R-2771 External Review" has reached the award stage. The buying organisation is UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This procurement pertains to the auditing services industry category and falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from the RM6310 Audit & Assurance Services CCS framework agreement. The contract period spans from 20th May 2026 to 31st August 2026, with the contract already awarded to Deloitte MCS Limited. The entire process focuses on research, analysis, and reporting related to UKRI's fees policy. The contract value is set at GBP 119,750, with services to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large auditing firms capable of delivering comprehensive research and analysis services, especially those experienced in collaborating under framework agreements. While the procurement indicates preferences for businesses that are not VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for participation. The contract provides prospective business growth through involvement in high-level consultancy work, specifically within the public sector auditing domain. Such engagement can enhance a company's profile and credibility, providing a platform for further public sector contracts in the future.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6310 Audit & Assurance Services CCS Framework Brief Description of Requirement The proposed contract is to deliver primary research, analysis and a report on the influence of UKRI's fees policy on PGR (including UKRI funded, funded through other means, and self-funded students),

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23f5024-15bf-4d92-8824-4d79cd9c8f32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,750 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE MCS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23f5024-15bf-4d92-8824-4d79cd9c8f32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23f5024-15bf-4d92-8824-4d79cd9c8f32
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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