--- title: "UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0591fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0591fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0591fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0591fa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-03-30" --- # UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0591fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0591fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0591fa.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) initiated the procurement process for the operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership. This endeavour falls under the industry category of professional services, specifically financial consultancy and regulatory services, within the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised an open procedure, reflecting UKRI's status as a public authority in central government. Initially active, the tender commenced on 2nd September 2025 with the tender period ending on 13th October 2025. Key dates included the enquiry period deadline on 29th September 2025 and the award period concludes on 25th November 2025. Following this, a contract was awarded to Apex Group Fiduciary Services (UK) Limited on 15th December 2025, with the contract's start period scheduled for 19th January 2026, potentially extending until 19th January 2031, inclusive of an optional one-year extension provision. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses within the financial services sector, particularly those with experience in financial consultancy, regulatory services, and joint venture management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in these areas would find this contract especially beneficial for growth due to its extensive contract period and the potential for renewal. The project involves diverse responsibilities such as asset management, bookkeeping, and accounting functions, making it ideal for firms with comprehensive expertise in managing complex financial operations. The open procedure invites broad competition, thus allowing well-prepared SMEs with FCA approval to leverage their capabilities in securing a long-term partnership with a prominent central government agency. This offers substantial benefits for businesses seeking expansion through high-profile government contracts. ## Notice UKRI-4717 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract may be extended by 1 year with a potential full contract duration of 5 years [4+1]. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029100-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | £160,000 | | Awards value | £158,060 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) | | Additional buyers | Missing | | 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | APEX GROUP FIDUCIARY SERVICES (UK | ## 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 - 30 Mar 2026 at 12:43 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029100-2026 - 15 Dec 2025 at 08:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082729-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 08:15 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054123-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 08:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054122-2025 - 2 Sep 2025 at 10:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053083-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029100-2026 30th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082729-2025 15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054123-2025 5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054122-2025 5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053083-2025 2nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MQH000004kEfC2AU&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.com - https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MQH000004kEfC2AU&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.comPleasenotethefollowingstepsforaccessingthisopportunityviatheAtamiseSourcingplatform:1.Loginorcreateanaccounthere:https://ukri2.my.site.com2.NavigatetotheopportunityintheFindanOpportunitysectionofthesiteorviathedirectaccesslinkabove.3.SelectRegisterInterest(youwillnotbeabletoviewthetenderdocumentationwithoutregisteringaninterest).4.GobacktothemainmenuandnavigatetotheMyProposalsandQuotessectionofthesite.5.Selecttheopportunityfromthelist.TenderDocumentsfordownloadarefoundintheDocumentstab. - https://ukri2.my.site.com - https://www.harwellcampus.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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