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title: "CSP26233 - workshop and design of new systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b04"
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# CSP26233 - workshop and design of new systems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b04

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for workshop and design of new systems, focusing on services within the software programming and consultancy, as well as design consultancy sectors. This procurement process, tagged as CSP26233, engaged without competition due to a lack of competitors capable of providing these specific services. It is categorised under central government authority and utilised a direct procurement method. The contract, initiated on 19 February 2026 and concluding on 23 March 2026, involves collaboration with COHESIVE UK GROUP LIMITED. While located primarily in the UK, specifically Swindon, this contract serves as part of a below-threshold procurement. The award phase is active, with the contract having been signed on 20 January 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for organisations specialising in software programming and consultancy, as well as design consultancy services. COHESIVE UK GROUP LIMITED, identified as a suitable supplier, was selected based on its capabilities to fulfil the unique requirements of the project. Businesses equipped to provide specialised consultancy services in the technology and creative design sectors may find similar procurement opportunities to be lucrative. With procurement processes like this, centrally governed by UK Research and Innovation, there lies a potential to engage in strategic partnerships and expand service offerings within the UK, leveraging their expertise to address specific public sector needs effectively.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for workshop and design of new systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016469-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,338 |

## 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 | COHESIVE UK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016469-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016469-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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