---
title: "UKRI-5942 - IWYP Director Y2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f82"
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published: "2026-04-01"
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# UKRI-5942 - IWYP Director Y2

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f82

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The process is under the contract titled "UKRI-5942 - IWYP Director Y2," which pertains to business and management consultancy services, specifically related to the International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP). The contract was awarded to Tri-Ag Consulting LLC, a large supplier located in Cary, United States. This direct award process was chosen due to technical reasons and the supplier's unique access to stakeholders. Key dates include the contract start on 1 April 2026, with a completion date set for 31 March 2027. The procurement stage is complete, marking the award and active contract status as of 1 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities engaged in specialised consultancy, particularly those focusing on agricultural partnerships and yield innovations. The procurement method of a direct award underscores the value of having distinct expertise and stakeholder connections in niche technical areas. Businesses with a strategic focus on consultancy services in large-scale and international agricultural projects would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities, leveraging unique capabilities to compete in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Acting on behalf of the International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) BBSRC will be facilitating the payment of the 2026 Director who will lead the work of the IWYP through to 31 March 2027

### Procurement Information

Competition absent for technical reasons, supplier has unique access to stakeholders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030297-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,019 |
| Contracts value | £128,019 |

## 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 | TRI-AG CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030297-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 16:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025418-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 16:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025410-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030297-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025418-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025410-2026
  19th 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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