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title: "UKRI-5969 Management Consultancy for UKRI HR Department"
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# UKRI-5969 Management Consultancy for UKRI HR Department

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db6df3c8-00c5-4cf7-bc73-d47953a1353a

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns UK Research and Innovation, which has awarded a contract under the title "UKRI-5969 Management Consultancy for UKRI HR Department." This project falls within the business and management consultancy services industry category and targets HR transformation support. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having become active on 1st April 2026 and lasting until 31st March 2027, with a possible extension of an additional 12 months. Located in the South West of England, specifically Swindon, this consultancy is valued at £2,250,000 and uses a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4). The procurement process concluded on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the contract has already been awarded to MS Consulting Partners Limited, an SME. Organisations specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in HR transformation, would find this tender highly relevant. The central involvement of UK Research and Innovation indicates potential for ongoing partnerships and further contracts concerning innovative projects. Business growth can be fostered by aligning services with the highlighted needs of transforming HR practices for large-scale operations such as UKRI.

## Notice

**This is an award notice, not a call for competition**. This requirement has been direct awarded via Crown Commercial Services RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) for the period 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for a further 12 month period. The requirement is to cover a programme of HR transformation support within UKRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67f27a7-f7dc-4c70-ab39-f483dadd3f8c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,250,000 |
| 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 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MS CONSULTING PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67f27a7-f7dc-4c70-ab39-f483dadd3f8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67f27a7-f7dc-4c70-ab39-f483dadd3f8c
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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