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title: "UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership"
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# UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership

Buyer: Missing  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ffb4

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership". This tender falls under the industry category of "services" with specific focus on financial market regulatory and consultancy services. The procurement process aims to acquire a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approved operator for the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in the UK. The market engagement event is scheduled to be held virtually on 20 May 2025, with interested suppliers required to register by 13 May 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1 September 2025 and last until 1 September 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for financial consultancy firms, regulatory service providers, and companies experienced in managing joint ventures and partnership assets. The successful bidder will be tasked with managing financial interests, bookkeeping, and reporting functions amongst other responsibilities. Given the multi-year duration and the financial scope of the project (valued at £144,000 gross), it is highly suited for businesses with substantial capability in financial market services and public sector partnerships.

## Notice

The Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership is established to acquire and hold the public sector's financial interest in Harwell Campus Joint Venture and oversee the management of the joint venture. The Harwell Campus Joint Venture is responsible for the management and development of the Harwell Campus. https://www.harwellcampus.com/ This is an opportunity for an FCA approved operator to cover a range of duties and responsibilities. Some of the responsibilities will include assisting with formalities for acquiring or disposing of partnership assets, maintain accounts and companies house filings, perform bookkeeping tasks, manage accounting and reporting functions and prepare various notices. Duration of the contract is to be confirmed, but this will be for multiple years at the least. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933106711

### Planning Information

UKRI will be holding a virtual Market Engagement event on 20/05/2025. This event will provide the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions about the requirement. If you are interested in attending, please email your contact details to STFCProcurement@ukri.org no later than 13/05/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013980-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Missing |
| Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66152000 - Financial market regulatory services
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013980-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013980-2025
  9th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933106711
- https://www.harwellcampus.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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