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title: "GB-Abingdon: STEP Risk Management Support"
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# GB-Abingdon: STEP Risk Management Support

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2d8de0c-606c-49c3-8c36-d6852f22925d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by BIP Solutions Limited, located at the Culham Science Campus in Abingdon, has concluded with an award for the "GB-Abingdon: STEP Risk Management Support" project. This contract, under the industry category of project management consultancy services, plays a pivotal role as the STEP programme transitions from framework development into active delivery, particularly aiding in the establishment of integrated project teams from September 2026. Awarded to Arcadis (Consulting) (UK) LTD, this process follows the direct award procedure as stipulated in the MCF4 framework agreement. The total contract value amounts to £147,595.50, starting from 8th June 2026 to 8th December 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and key regions for the delivery span various international locations, including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large project management consultancy firms that specialise in business and management services, given its requirement for robust risk management capabilities within the UKFE's STEP programme. The direct award mechanism underlines the necessity for continuity and expertise by the supplier, making it a suitable business opportunity for well-established companies capable of delivering complex consultancy services at a large scale. Companies operating within or looking to expand their expertise within the public sector and international territories would find this contract a strategic fit to enhance their portfolio and exemplify their prowess in supporting government-led initiatives with critical risk management and consultancy services.

## Notice

The STEP programme is entering a critical phase as it transitions from framework development into active delivery, coinciding with Construction Partner (CP) mobilisation and the establishment of Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) from September 2026. To successfully navigate this transition, UKFE requires a robust and operational risk management capability embedded within the STEP Programme and Project Management Office (PPMO). This capability is essential to support informed decision-making, manage uncertainty, and protect programme outcomes as delivery activity accelerates. Arcadis has played a central role in developing the STEP Project Controls Framework, including the risk discipline. As the programme moves into delivery, continuity of expertise is required to ensure that risk management processes are aligned to the established framework, adopted consistently across delivery teams, and embedded as part of early business-as-usual (BAU) operations. Additional information: Call-off from framework agreement (MCF4) via direct award. Direct award permitted under framework terms (Regulation 33 PCR 2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ceed67-9e5e-487e-a12d-15420e1396b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Disclosed |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,595 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,595 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS (CONSULTING) (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ceed67-9e5e-487e-a12d-15420e1396b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ceed67-9e5e-487e-a12d-15420e1396b0
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1041410397
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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