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title: "UKRI-6045 Child friendly temporary accommodation consultancy"
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# UKRI-6045 Child friendly temporary accommodation consultancy

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef73fdce-314d-4913-9b22-80db0c29e728

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) revolves around a contract titled "UKRI-6045 Child friendly temporary accommodation consultancy". This initiative fits within the design consultancy services category and is aimed at developing a low-cost, replicable model of child-friendly temporary accommodation for families. The procurement stage has advanced to the Award stage, with HemDes LLP (HemingwayDesign) being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £98,290, will commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2027. The process followed an open procurement method and was designated as an open procedure (below threshold), making it widely accessible to eligible organisations. The project is primarily located in the United Kingdom but also involves other regions such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in design consultancy and architectural services. The focus on creating an evidence-based design for child-friendly accommodations suggests potential collaborations with organisations that have expertise in people-centred design techniques. Businesses that can offer innovative, cost-effective solutions for public welfare projects would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The procurement’s emphasis on replicable and scalable designs indicates a preference for firms that can deliver designs applicable across various geographies and contexts, extending their potential market reach.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice following the open competition to appoint a people-centred design organisation to develop an evidence based design stage concept for a low cost replicable model of a child friendlier temporary accommodation for families.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ccae8f-1867-43c4-b72c-10e903c89925 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,290 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,290 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEMDES LLP ( HEMINGWAYDESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ccae8f-1867-43c4-b72c-10e903c89925

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ccae8f-1867-43c4-b72c-10e903c89925
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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