---
title: "UKRI- 5036 UK- wide Celebration of Research and Innovation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056087"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-07-16"
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# UKRI- 5036 UK- wide Celebration of Research and Innovation

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056087

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "UKRI- 5036 UK-wide Celebration of Research and Innovation" is led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This open tender, categorised under business and management consultancy services, aims to engage the public and young people across the UK with research and innovation through various activities and programmes. The current stage is the tender stage, with submissions required by 11:00 a.m. BST on 12th August 2025, and the contract is to be awarded by 10th September 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the total contract value is anticipated to be £3,960,000 gross.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in delivering comprehensive engagement programmes and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in organising community-led events, managing public engagement activities, and conducting extensive evaluation processes may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender requirements indicate suitability for these types of organisations. The contract offers a robust platform for enhancing visibility and influence in the public engagement sector over a three-year period, fostering significant growth and reputation building within this industry.

## Notice

Notice withdrawn - do not respond to this notice UKRI- 5036 UK- wide Celebration of Research and Innovation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040644-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,300,000 |
| Lots value | £3,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 15:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040644-2025
- 16 Jul 2025 at 14:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040603-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040644-2025
  16th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040603-2025
  16th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.my.site.com%2Flogin-&data=05%7C02%7CSharon.Jennings%40ukri.org%7C5fa230786740406e705c08ddc38d2e2f%7C8bb7e08edaa44a8e927efca38db04b7e%7C0%7C0%7C638881733390638828%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HZnx4b9H7nmis2y7N%2FFcM%2Bvtf7G2i62LVGGhyr8%2FIQw%3D&reserved=0
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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