---
title: "NERC - Provision of Development Services for Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c06b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# NERC - Provision of Development Services for Centres

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c06b

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## Summary

The procurement process by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, focuses on the provision of development services for NERC Centres. This contract, under the "Business organisation services" category, uses a limited procurement method defined as "Below threshold - limited competition". The awarding stage is complete, with Human Economics Ltd, a Barnet-based SME, successfully contracted on 30 June 2026. The contract term spans from 6 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a gross value of £99,922.80.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in business organisation services, particularly those able to serve central government functions effectively. SMEs with capabilities to deliver development services to NERC Centres are well-suited for such procurements, which involve limited competition and reduced thresholds, potentially increasing access for niche players. Engaging with UKRI’s requirements could enhance business portfolios and open future opportunities in similar government-affiliated initiatives.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the Provision of Development Services for NERC Centres

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061366-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,269 |

## 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 | HUMAN ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 14:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061366-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061366-2026
  30th 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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