--- title: "UKRI-5492 - Future Leaders Fellowships Development Network Supplier Contract 3" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ec.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-07-09" --- # UKRI-5492 - Future Leaders Fellowships Development Network Supplier Contract 3 Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ec.json) ## Summary The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a supplier to deliver a comprehensive programme as part of the Future Leaders Fellowship Development Network, aimed at nurturing the next generation of research and innovation leaders. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the initiative is an open procurement process under the services category, with a significant budget of up to £7,560,000 over a potential five-year term. Suppliers must ensure engagement across various sectors including academia and business, with the contract initially spanning three years from 8th October 2026, potentially extending to 7th October 2031. The closing date for tender submissions is 7th September 2026, and the process aligns with UK legislation 2023/54. This tender offers a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, as well as those involved in research and development. With a substantial emphasis on quality (accounting for 90% of the criteria), businesses demonstrating a robust capability to interface with diverse stakeholders and deliver significant impact will be well-suited. The potential to access additional flexible grant funds for fellows further adds to the opportunity, facilitating innovative collaborations and initiatives for growth within the buyer's expansive networks. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, providing a lucrative avenue for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector consulting landscape. ## Notice UKRI are looking for a supplier to deliver the next iteration of the Future Leaders Fellowship Development Network. The Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF) scheme was launched in 2018 and is a major cross-UKRI investment with the aim of developing the next generation of research and innovation leaders. It supports researchers and innovators with outstanding potential based in universities, eligible UK registered businesses, and other research and user environments including charities and research councils' institutes laboratories. The FLF Scheme has funded over 700 fellows since its inception. Initially, FLF awards were predominantly made to academic hosted fellows, the number business-hosted fellows have grown year on year and now comprise a significant part of the cohort. The supplier must demonstrate the capability to deliver a programme that engages a broad range of stakeholders across UKRI's landscape including academia, business and other sectors. The delivery model must ensure access to appropriate expertise across disciplines, sectors and organisational types, reflecting the diversity of the cohort supported by UKRI. The Contract duration shall be for a period of three (3) years with an optional extension of a two (2) year period following a mid-point review, which will assess progress against the agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and wider objectives (see further information below). The value of the opportunity is: PS3,780,000.00 for the first 3 years, with a further PS2,520,000.00 available for the final two years should the review be successful. The supplier will also hold and administer flexible funds to enable fellows to act on opportunities presented by the cohort themselves, maximising the impact of their work via a grant funding agreement, totaling up to PS378,000.00 for the first 3 years, with a further PS252,000.00 available for the final two years should the review be successful. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Two year extension subject to approval Renewal: Two year extension subject to approval ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064885-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Oct 2026 - 7 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,300,000 | | Lots value | £6,300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 15:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064885-2026 - 9 Jul 2026 at 15:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064884-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064885-2026 9th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064884-2026 9th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000BYWITMA5&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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