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title: "Project support and coordination input on the UKRI commission for sector wide facilitation of Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting infrastructure for UK research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b088"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Project support and coordination input on the UKRI commission for sector wide facilitation of Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting infrastructure for UK research

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b088

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by JISC, described as an award and contract completion dated 9th June 2026, is for the project titled "Project support and coordination input on the UKRI commission for sector wide facilitation of Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting infrastructure for UK research." This process falls under the education and training services category and takes place in the UK. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below threshold, without competition, and reached the award stage. The contract between JISC and HADFIELD CONSULTANTS LTD commenced on 29th May 2026 and is set to end on 30th November 2026, with a total value of GBP 46,200.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultation, programme management, or any related support services. Although the procurement was awarded directly, similar future opportunities could be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the education sector, particularly those adept in programme coordination and project management. Companies can leverage such contracts to establish or enhance their credentials in providing specialist support to large-scale research initiatives across the UK.

## Notice

Jisc has appointed a consultant experienced in the education sector for programme coordination expertise to support the project director in respect of programme management process, progress, delivery and timings. The consultant must ensure the complex and diverse elements of the project align to meet the deliverables and to ensure all bases in terms of the engagement structure and approach to interviews, data capture and analysis, as well as supporting the development of the outputs in each work package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054120-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HADFIELD CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054120-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054120-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hadfieldconsultants.com
- http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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