---
title: "UKRI-2257 DESIGN FOR BUSINESS GROWTH SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038834"
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published: "2023-03-21"
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# UKRI-2257 DESIGN FOR BUSINESS GROWTH SERVICE

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038834

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## Summary

The UKRI-2257 Design for Business Growth Service, a contract awarded by UK Research and Innovation, aims to provide design management coaching to a minimum of 150 business clients from across the UK until 31st March 2025. The service will be delivered nationally, potentially digitally, and has an overall value of £3,000,000. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract signed on 22nd February 2023. The contract allows for optional extensions up to March 2027, subject to budget availability.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the business and management consultancy services sector. Businesses proficient in providing design management coaching services to a diverse range of clients across the UK are well-suited to compete. The UKRI-2257 contract requires a balance of quality and cost in proposals, with a clear focus on delivering value and expertise in design for business growth services. The procurement process follows an open procedure method, offering a transparent and competitive environment for interested businesses to participate and potentially expand their presence in the consultancy services industry.

## Notice

**This is a Contract Award Notice, not a call for competition. ** UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of UKRI-2257 Design for Growth Service, 2022-2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

**This is a Contract Award Notice, not a call for competition. ** UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of UKRI-2257 Design for Growth Service, 2022-2025. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Options: The Contracting Authority have the option to add more businesses during the contract period which will run up to 31st March 2025. The maximum value of the opportunity with the additional businesses (beyond 150 business clients) during the initial contract period will not exceed PS3,000,000.00 (excl VAT). The Contracting Authority has also the option to extend the contract for 2 (two) further 1 (one) year periods (1 year + 1 year) to March 2027. This will be subject to budget availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008160-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,318,004 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLUXX LTD T/A MAGNETIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008160-2023
- 24 Nov 2022 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033420-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=765905673
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Business-and-management-consultancy-services./QQ969865PQ
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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