---
title: "UKRI-5414 GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06031c"
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# UKRI-5414 GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06031c

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## Summary

The contracting process undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, involves the tender titled "UKRI-5414 GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage" within the design consultancy services category. The procurement process is presently focused on an amendment to the original contract, with key activities surrounding the provision of user-centred design services to explore post-award management processes. This phase follows the award granted to LA International Computer Consultants Ltd on the 5th of January 2026, for the service period ending on the 31st of March 2026. The procurement method employed was "Below threshold - limited competition," which indicates a selective process tailored for specific expertise.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, notably for companies specialising in user-focused design consultancy services and those capable of conducting in-depth research and service design activities. Businesses with experience in post-award management and service documentation may benefit from engaging with such procurement processes, as they demand detailed understanding and analysis of management challenges, allowing growth in strategic consulting domains. The collaboration with UKRI facilitates exposure to a prominent research environment and potential collaboration with a government-linked central authority, offering further opportunities for large businesses with a proven track record in high-level service design engagements.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the provision of user-centred design services. The supplier will undertake user research and high-level service design activities to investigate and document the current "as is" post-award management processes. The purpose of the work is to understand the challenges, scale, and scope associated with the development of a potential new post-award management service. The outputs will inform future service design and delivery decisions. The supplier's team will work under the direction of a UKRI Delivery Manager, who will provide oversight, introductions to relevant stakeholders, and guidance on appropriate contacts across the organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016336-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,200 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:44 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016336-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001984-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016336-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001984-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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