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title: "GSS25322 - Accommodation Costs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ae5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-05-01"
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# GSS25322 - Accommodation Costs

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ae5

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, operating from Polaris House in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process for accommodation services under a direct procurement method without competition, due to the singular availability of the required supplier. The contract, titled "GSS25322 - Accommodation Costs," was awarded to Homerton College, University of Cambridge and involves providing accommodation services. This process, classified under public authority central government, did not involve a competitive tendering phase and was completed with the award status active as of 1st May 2025. The contract duration was between 24th and 28th April 2025, and the gross contract value was set at £16,120.80.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accommodation services, particularly those capable of delivering tailored solutions for public sector needs. Although this specific opportunity was fulfilled through a direct procurement method, similar future opportunities may arise where businesses with unique offers and the ability to comply with stringent public sector requirements could thrive. Firms able to establish themselves as niche suppliers in this domain might gain a strategic advantage in upcoming procurement processes, particularly in regions indicated on previous contracts like the UK.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Notice for accommodation costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018235-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,120 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | HOMERTON COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 07:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018235-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018235-2025
  1st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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