---
title: "UKRI-6129 OutE 2026 Stages 2 and 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b42e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-12"
---

# UKRI-6129 OutE 2026 Stages 2 and 3

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b42e

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## Summary

In this procurement process, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, successfully awarded a contract titled "UKRI-6129 OutE 2026 Stages 2 and 3". This contract, which falls under the services industry category specifically for research and development consultancy services, was completed through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The contract commenced on 9th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2029. The primary supplier identified is Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC Ltd), located in Cambridge. The contract was signed on 8th June 2026, with a gross value of £50,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large enterprises specialising in research and development consultancy services. As a contract awarded without competition, it may highlight the potential for businesses looking to establish direct working relationships with central government bodies, such as UKRI. Companies with expertise in evaluation work and the ability to deliver complex consultancy services efficiently would find this project beneficial for strategic growth. This engagement illustrates the type of high-value projects available in the public sector, which can contribute to sustained business development.

## Notice

Evaluation work delivery for OutE2026 - Stages 2 and 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055761-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,566 |

## 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 | CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 13:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055761-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055761-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details 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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