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title: "UKRI-MRC Accounting and Actuarial Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602a0"
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# UKRI-MRC Accounting and Actuarial Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602a0

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Accounting and Actuarial Services for the MRC Pension Scheme. This procurement process is being managed through an open procedure and the services are categorized under the industry category of 'services', specifically targeting actuarial services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 21st July 2026, following a tendering period that concludes at 15:00 BST on that date. The project location is Swindon, Wiltshire, and the prospective contract runs from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, with potential extensions making the complete duration up to ten years.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in actuarial services. It could be particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria. With a total estimated contract value of £792,000 excluding VAT, the tender allows suppliers to showcase their expertise through an open procedure, primarily considering quality over price, with a weight of 75% on quality. This provides businesses with the chance not only to secure a lucrative contract but also to enhance their credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Accounting and Actuarial Services to UKRI for the MRC Pension Scheme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be an initial period of four (4) years, with an option to extend for two further period of three (3) years (4+3+3). The maximum total duration of the contract, including the extension periods, is ten (10) years.

### Planning Information

UKRI-MRC is seeking feedback on the draft specification, and pricing strategy for the proposed tender for this service.
The purpose of the pre-market engagement and feedback request is to develop a tender package that enables suppliers to produce meaningful responses and allow UKRI to enter into an effective contract with a Supplier.
UKRI does not guarantee to incorporate all Supplier feedback in any future procurement strategy or service specification. It is UKRI’s intention to seek a broad review of its requirements and conduct an open and transparent process. Suppliers are invited to provide feedback on the specifications and questions below.
To access: 
1. Log in or create an account here: https://ukri2.my.site.com
2. Navigate to the opportunity in the Find an Opportunity section of the site or via the direct access link above.
3. Select Register Interest (you will not be able to view the tender documentation without registering an interest).
4. Go back to the main menu and navigate to the My Proposals and Quotes section of the site.
5. Select the opportunity from the list. Tender Documents for download are found in the Documents tab.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056322-2026 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £792,000 |
| Lots value | £792,000 |
| 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66519600 - Actuarial services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 15:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056322-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001803-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 11:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001792-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056322-2026
  15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001803-2026
  9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001792-2026
  9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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