---
title: "UKRI-6022-British Standards OnLine (BSOL)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068817"
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# UKRI-6022-British Standards OnLine (BSOL)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068817

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the British Standards OnLine (BSOL) service, awarded to BSI Standards Institution. This service aims to enhance SMEs' capabilities by providing access to best practice standards essential to their growth. The contract, awarded under the legal basis 2023/54, serves the research services category and will take place in Swindon, Wiltshire (region UKK14), running from 5th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement method was a direct award due to BSI's unique ability to maintain relevant standards.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research services sector, by linking with a central government body. BSI's exclusive access to all relevant standards implies businesses with a focus on compliance and standardisation could leverage these resources effectively. Large firms specialising in the development and dissemination of industry standards, as well as SMEs looking to establish robust standard practices within their operations, will find this contract beneficial. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their capabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve their market competitiveness.

## Notice

British Standards OnLine (BSOL) the programme will deliver a service for our client SMEs, to build their knowledge of standards so that they can use a best practice

### Procurement Information

BSI BSI are the only organisation that maintain all of the relevant standards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046317-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,375 |
| Contracts value | £220,375 |

## 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 | BSI STANDARDS INSTITUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046317-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036421-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 08:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036418-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046317-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036421-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036418-2026
  22nd 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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