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title: "UKRI-6000 Project Management Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683a1"
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# UKRI-6000 Project Management Support Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683a1

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed the procurement process for project management support services under the title "UKRI-6000 Project Management Support Services". This contract, awarded on 12 May 2026, concerns the provision of project management resources for small projects on an ad hoc basis, supplementing the existing team capacity. The tender process, initiated as a direct award due to the supplier's unique capability and market position, concluded with a contractual agreement that spans from 2 May 2026 to 29 April 2029. The services fall within the ‘Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security’ category and are expected to take place in the South East region of England, UKJ14.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in project management services, especially those looking to provide support in supplementing established teams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in delivering tailored project planning, stakeholder coordination, contractor management, and governance support are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The direct award process ensures continuity and risk management, providing a stable and value-for-money option for the buying organisation. Engaging with public sector frameworks such as this can present growth prospects for SMEs by positioning them as reliable partners capable of meeting the strategic needs of government bodies.

## Notice

Provision of project management support services on a call off basis for small projects and ad hoc delivery requirements across the estate. Services will supplement the existing team capacity and include project planning, stakeholder coordination, contractor management, governance and reporting, and support through project delivery and close out. The requirement is for flexible resource support only and does not create an employed post. There is no TUPE implication.

### Procurement Information

A direct award is justified on the basis that the supplier's unique capability and established market position, combined with the disproportionate risk, cost, and potential service disruption associated with transitioning to an alternative provider, make continuation with the incumbent the most secure and value-for-money option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043655-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## 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 | SHAPE PROJECT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 16:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043655-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 07:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034463-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 07:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034461-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043655-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034463-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034461-2026
  16th April 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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