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title: "CSP26679 - Neuron proofreading"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-21"
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# CSP26679 - Neuron proofreading

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf8a

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## Summary

The procurement process for "CSP26679 - Neuron proofreading" is managed by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The contracting authority is a public authority within the central government sector. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically business services, and the award stage is complete. The contract was awarded on 15th July 2026 and is valid until 8th July 2027, with a total gross value of £29,700. The procurement method implemented was direct, conducted without competition due to technical reasons, involving only a specific supplier capable of delivering the required services. The procuring entity facilitating this process is UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in technical and scientific services. Given the direct procurement method, businesses that can offer highly specialised services or demonstrate unique capabilities within the consultancy and technical proofreading fields are well-suited. The supplier engaged, Aelysia Ltd, is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bristol, UK, illustrating the scope for SMEs to penetrate niche markets with unique technical offerings. This contract underlines the importance of possessing distinct specialised capabilities and suggests potential future opportunities for similar businesses in this sector.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Ongoing project - Neuron proofreading

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068555-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 | AELYSIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 09:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068555-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068555-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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