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UKRI-5414 GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: corporate procurement

Contact Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
53040.0 GBP
Published
09 Jan 2026, 15:38
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
05 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79415200 - Design consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the provision of user-centred design services. The supplier will undertake user research and high-level service design activities to investigate and document the current “as is” post-award management processes. The purpose of the work is to understand the challenges, scale, and scope associated with the development of a potential new post-award management service. The outputs will inform future service design and delivery decisions. The supplier’s team will work under the direction of a UKRI Delivery Manager, who will provide oversight, introductions to relevant stakeholders, and guidance on appropriate contacts across the organisation.

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: UKRI-5414 GFS Discovery Requirement - Fusion Advantage

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