---
title: "PS25211 - Initial fee for the audit for the year ended 31 March 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058735"
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published: "2025-08-13"
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# PS25211 - Initial fee for the audit for the year ended 31 March 2025

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058735

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "PS25211 - Initial fee for the audit for the year ended 31 March 2025." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The location associated with this process is in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date noted as 13 August 2025. The procurement method utilised was a direct method below threshold, concluding without competition due to a lack of reasonable alternatives. The contracting authority is classified under public authority - central government, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity.

This tender presents opportunities for audit and consultancy firms, specifically those with expertise in research and development services, to expand their business by engaging with central government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like James Cowper Kreston Audit LLP, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such sectors, leveraging their specialised services to secure niche public sector contracts. This tender emphasises a strategic approach for businesses seeking direct procurement opportunities with governmental organisations without facing high competition barriers.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there is no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Award notice for fee for the audit for the year ended 31 March 2025- UK Research and Innovation - STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048475-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,000 |

## 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 | JAMES COWPER KRESTON AUDIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 14:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048475-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048475-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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