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title: "RNA Centre of Excellence Finance and Training Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d41f"
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# RNA Centre of Excellence Finance and Training Consultancy

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d41f

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, located in Redcar, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "RNA Centre of Excellence Finance and Training Consultancy" project. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically financial consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently in the award and contract phase, having been signed on 23rd December 2025, with the contract period beginning on 24th December 2025 and ending on 24th December 2029. The procurement method utilized was an open competition, structured below the threshold with a framework agreement established to select a single supplier. This project aims to find a financial advisor to contribute significantly to the RNA Biofoundry's establishment and ongoing operations at the RNA Centre of Excellence, with related reporting requirements to Innovate UK funders.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those experienced in the biotech and innovation sectors. The procurement method facilitates businesses of varying sizes to compete, as it allows for a direct award without further competition under a framework agreement. Companies with expertise in establishing and managing financial operations for innovation centres would be well-suited to engage with this opportunity. Additionally, the framework's structure, beyond offering an initial agreement, positions successful suppliers for ongoing collaboration, maximising the potential for long-term business relationships and increased revenue streams.

## Notice

CPI are looking to establish a consultancy framework for a financial advisor to provide expert contribution to the RNA Biofoundry establishment. The consultant will also be requested to support the ongoing running of the RNA Centre of Excellence and associated training academy, including preparing and reporting back to Innovate UK funders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 additional 12 months period extension options at the discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000225-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 222 STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 11:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000225-2026
- 28 Oct 2025 at 08:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068767-2025
- 27 Oct 2025 at 12:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068525-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000225-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068767-2025
  28th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068525-2025
  27th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uk-cpi.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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