---
title: "UKRI-5609 - AcSS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066670"
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# UKRI-5609 - AcSS

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066670

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the UKRI-5609 contract titled "AcSS proposal on inclusivity in research, training and innovation." This project targets the social science industry category with the aim to foster inclusivity within learned societies, using the convening power of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS) to enhance research, training, and innovation in higher education. The process employed a direct award method due to the exclusivity of the supplier's access to the necessary cohort. The contract, valued at £449,790, commenced on March 31, 2026, and is set to conclude on March 31, 2029. UKRI operates from Swindon, Wiltshire, while the services extend to various regions, including UKI and UKK14.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, as it seeks to consolidate and advance capacities and collaboration in inclusivity within the sector. It is particularly suitable for larger enterprises or VCSE organisations that have a robust infrastructure and experience in social science initiatives. By participating, businesses can contribute to and influence new developments in higher education disciplines, potentially leading to further growth and strategic collaborations in the field. With UKRI's backing, this project provides an exceptional platform for suppliers to expand their footprint in social sciences research and training, fostering long-term innovation and inclusivity.

## Notice

Consolidate and build further capacity, collaboration and leadership in inclusivity in the social science learned societies. Sustain innovation in fostering inclusivity in research, training and innovation in HE: pump-prime new initiatives to benefit HE discipline communities. Extend our knowledge sharing activities: the content, reach and use of the programme resource hub and programme events. Use the convening power of AcSS, to capture 'lessons learned' in fostering Inclusivity in the social sciences.

### Procurement Information

Supplier has the only access to the cohort required for the delivery of the study

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030869-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,790 |
| Contracts value | £449,790 |

## 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 | ACADEMY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030869-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021389-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021378-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030869-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021389-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021378-2026
  10th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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