Scope
Reference
UKRI-4717
Description
UKRI-4717
The Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership is established to acquire and hold the public sector's financial interest in Harwell Campus Joint Venture and oversee the management of the joint venture. The Harwell Campus Joint Venture is responsible for the management and development of the Harwell Campus. https://www.harwellcampus.com/
This is an opportunity for an FCA approved operator to cover a range of duties and responsibilities.
Some of the responsibilities will include assisting with formalities for acquiring or disposing of partnership assets, maintain accounts and companies house filings, perform bookkeeping tasks, manage accounting and reporting functions and prepare various notices.
Contract 1. UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership
Supplier
Contract value
- £158,060.36 excluding VAT
- £189,672.44 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 24 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 19 January 2030
- Possible extension to 19 January 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Optional 1 year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66152000 - Financial market regulatory services
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Apex Group Fiduciary Services (UK) Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQD-7655-JVRQ
4th Floor 140 Aldersgate Street
London
EC1A 4HY
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI-4717 Operator of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Public Sector Limited Partnership
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government