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title: "Comms and Engagement Strategy"
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# Comms and Engagement Strategy

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff5c46d9-dcfe-4777-ab8e-d408d6251bea

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## Summary

This procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, and pertains to the title "Comms and Engagement Strategy." It is categorised under "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV code 73200000), with a project scheduled across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, following a mini-competition within the CCS DPS RM6124 Communications Marketplace. Key dates include a tender end date on 31st March 2026, with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 13th May 2027. The process follows a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation, intended for contract values below the threshold.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the research and development consultancy industry. It is an excellent opportunity for companies skilled in developing strategic communications and engagement portfolios. Marketbridge Europe Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to deliver effective solutions, suggesting opportunities for similar firms to engage in future opportunities of this nature. The focus on strategic engagement methodologies can enhance the prominence and influence of the UK Committee on Research Integrity, thus offering substantial scope for businesses capable of delivering innovative and impactful communication strategies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6124 Communications Marketplace . Brief Description of Requirement: UKRI are seeking a supplier to develop a strategic portfolio approach for the UK Committee on Research Integrity's communications and engagement remit to enable the reach and influence of the Committee's vision and recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee51c44e-4592-4613-ad40-8cb3686caeee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 13 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,140 |
| 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 | MARKETBRIDGE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee51c44e-4592-4613-ad40-8cb3686caeee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee51c44e-4592-4613-ad40-8cb3686caeee
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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