--- title: "UKRI-4897 Youth Vision and Voice Exploring Diversity with NERC" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05019f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05019f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05019f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05019f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2026-04-08" --- # UKRI-4897 Youth Vision and Voice Exploring Diversity with NERC Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05019f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05019f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05019f.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within the sub-central government, conducted a procurement process titled "UKRI-4897 Youth Vision and Voice Exploring Diversity with NERC." This initiative aimed to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion in environmental research by engaging young people through the regional science centre network. Located in Swindon, UK, with contact through NERC Procurement, the tender was classified as the services category under research and development consultancy. The direct award procurement method was utilised due to technical grounds, culminating in the awarding of the contract on 1st May 2025. The contract period was set from 29th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential extension up to four weeks. The final award was made to The Association for Science Discovery Centres, based in Bristol, with a total contract value of £203,997 GBP. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those focusing on consultancy services. Companies with expertise in youth engagement, environmental science, or those operating as a large-scale supplier with a foothold in similar projects would find this contract advantageous. Participation in such a programme allows businesses not only to contribute to vital social goals like fostering diversity and inclusion but also to build on existing frameworks within the scientific and educational domains. This aligns well with broader strategic growth objectives by supporting the supply pipeline of future environmental scientists. ## Notice Commission for the delivery of a youth engagement project through regional science centre network. Building on existing Operational Earth programme - a programme of work to further foster equity, diversity and inclusion in environmental research with Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) The purpose of this commission to: *open-up environmental science opportunities to young people across the UK, and *support the talent pipeline of supply for future environmental scientists. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945950243 ### Procurement Information The Direct Award is made due to technical grounds ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031814-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £203,997 | | Contracts value | £203,997 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Additional buyers | Missing | | 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 | THE ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTRES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2026 at 10:13 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031814-2026 - 1 May 2025 at 11:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018404-2025 - 11 Apr 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014738-2025 - 11 Apr 2025 at 13:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014656-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031814-2026 8th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018404-2025 1st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014738-2025 11th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014656-2025 11th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945950243 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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