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UKRI-5371 CREST Award scheme

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
direct
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Published
02 Feb 2026, 12:01
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
13 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
British Science Association
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

We seek to make a direct award to support the delivery of the CREST Awards through to the end of September 2026

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Raw Notice JSON

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