---
title: "UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0e2

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## Summary

The public procurement process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), centres on the "UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme" which falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The process is marked as complete, having chosen a direct award method due to the supplier's unique technical assets and engagement role. This contract involves services in Swindon, Wiltshire, and Birmingham, and runs from 10th July 2026 until 31st October 2026. The total contract value is £386,155.20, and it adheres to the legal requirements of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those that can liaise closely with central government bodies like UKRI. While the award went to Energy Systems Catapult service Ltd, SMEs and VCSEs previously indicated as suitable can gain insights to prepare for future similar tenders. Such exposure to the Consumer Led Flexibility challenge development may pave the way for firms looking to expand their portfolio in innovative government-backed initiatives. Engaging in these projects can significantly enhance visibility and credibility within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

The Catapults will provide a series of interconnected tasks for UKRI, as part of the Consumer Led Flexibility challenge development

### Procurement Information

The Supplier hold a unique position through their engagement and convening role between UKRI and the wider community. and they hold unique technical assets required for this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061567-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £321,796 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 09:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061567-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061567-2026
  1st July 2026 - Transparency 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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