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title: "PS26117 - Change Comms Narrative and Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068aad"
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published: "2026-04-24"
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# PS26117 - Change Comms Narrative and Strategy

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068aad

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process titled "PS26117 - Change Comms Narrative and Strategy". This contract was awarded on 22nd April 2026 and is owned by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and was conducted through a direct method without competition, owing to technical reasons that limited the availability of suppliers. The contract period spans from 23rd April 2026 to 30th June 2026.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in change management narratives and strategies. MEC Holdings Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Liss, United Kingdom, was chosen as the supplier after determining it was uniquely positioned to meet the specific technical requirements of the project. Companies with relevant expertise in developing strategic communication narratives and the ability to deliver research and consulting services stand to benefit from similar opportunities. Engaging in these contracts could boost business growth by establishing relationships with organisations such as UK Research and Innovation and enhancing visibility in the central government sector.

## 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 technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required Brief Description of Requirement:- Change Comms Narrative and Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037577-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,950 |

## 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 | MEC HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037577-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037577-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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