---
title: "UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-01"
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# UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0ee

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), revolves around the "UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme" within the public authority central government sector. This initiative focuses on providing interconnected tasks as part of the Consumer Led Flexibility challenge development. The process was conducted through a direct award procurement method, leveraging the supplier's unique position and technical assets integral to the project. The award, valued at £321,796.0, was issued to Energy Systems Catapult service Ltd located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, specialising in business and management consultancy services. Key dates include the contract period starting on 10th July 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2026, with the procurement now in the award stage.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in consultancy services, looking to collaborate with a central government entity known for its impactful research initiatives. Given the nature of the project, SMEs and organisations with experience in energy systems and flexibility solutions are well-suited to benefit from engaging in UKRI's initiatives, potentially increasing their market presence and credibility within the industry. The scope of the programme allows businesses to deploy their unique competencies, establish key partnerships, and expand their service offerings.

## 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/061587-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| 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 10:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061587-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061587-2026
  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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