Tender

PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - Ongoing DPS Application

UK SBS

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 11:27

TenderAmendment

05 Nov 2025 at 13:27

TenderAmendment

21 Feb 2025 at 13:32

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:47

Planning

24 Jan 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), through the UK's central purchasing body, UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), is implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) named "PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government". This procurement process, currently at the tender stage and using a selective procurement method, aims to secure providers for scientific research and advisory services. The DPS will operate until 23rd February 2029, provided it does not exceed its financial limit. Applications can be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, with the final deadline for ongoing DPS applications set as 5th February 2029. This opportunity covers a wide range of locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the UK itself.

This DPS opens doors for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to significantly expand their reach by offering expert scientific research and consulting services to government entities. This opportunity is especially fitting for organisations that can provide cutting-edge research and innovations that align with DSIT's objectives of accelerating scientific and technological advancement. Businesses focused on research and development, particularly those skilled in offering consultancy services, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - Ongoing DPS Application

Notice Description

The final date and time for Ongoing DPS Applications to be made is Monday 5th February 2029 at 11:00 am Suppliers who wish to join the DPS List must submit their Application Form on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Application Forms can be submitted at any time during the period of validity of the DPS. The Contracting Authority will review and evaluate each Application Form to determine whether the Minimum Selection Criteria are met, notify the Supplier as to whether its Application Form was successful or unsuccessful and update the DPS List within 15 working days of receipt of the Application Form. Note. The Contracting Authority require 15 working days because of the need to examine additional documentation or to otherwise verify whether the selection criteria are met, as permitted by Regulation 34 (17) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKSBS (Central Purchasing Body) on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) (the Contracting Authority) wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Scientific research & advice for Government. UKSBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations") This is a Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) shall be in operation until either the DPS exceeds its advertised value or an end date of 23rd February 2029, whichever occurs first. You can apply to join the DPS at any point and don't require any special IT equipment as a DPS eliminates unnecessary activity for you upfront. Full details of the DPS scope and Application information can be found within the notice attachments and within the attachment tab on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the PQQs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PQQ_92.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03515969-1bf0-4061-8533-54946b3e0560
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc917edb-686e-4cd8-82e1-c1ff12dba49b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73120000 - Experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2029 - 23 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SBS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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