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title: "Provision of SME Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b34a"
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# Provision of SME Consultancy Services

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b34a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of SME Consultancy Services" was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK. This contract, identified as ID 055365-2026, falls under the industry categories of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, and research and development services. The procurement stage has reached completion, as the contract was signed on 18th May 2026, with the award having been made active on that date. The procurement method was classified as 'Below threshold - unknown'. The contract had a gross value of £58,800 and a net amount of £49,000, all in GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in consultancy services tailored to SMEs. Such businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, can benefit significantly from engaging with larger public undertakings such as NPL Management Limited. The contract was awarded to Blackford Stroud Consultants Limited, indicating that small-scale enterprises with expertise in precision equipment, construction, engineering, and research and development consultancy are well-suited to compete in future similar opportunities. The project’s scope suggests collaborative possibilities for businesses in the UK seeking public sector engagement and expansion.

## Notice

Consultancy Services - Specialist SME Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055365-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKFORD STROUD CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055365-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055365-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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