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UKRI-5456 EPSRC Mixed Gender Panel Policy (MGPP) Evaluation

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Jun 2026 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "UKRI-5456 EPSRC Mixed Gender Panel Policy (MGPP) Evaluation". This contract, falling under the Research Services industry category (CPV 73110000), is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the South East region. The procurement aimed to commission an independent assessment to evaluate the impact of the EPSRC's Mixed Gender Panel Policy. This service contract, valued at £125,000, was awarded to Technopolis Limited, with the contract running from 1st June 2026 to 1st March 2027. The procurement process utilised a non-standard method categorised as "Other".

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in policy evaluation and gender analysis. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), facilitating inclusive opportunities for business growth. Companies possessing the relevant expertise can leverage such contracts to establish themselves as key players in governmental and policy-oriented research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5456 EPSRC Mixed Gender Panel Policy (MGPP) Evaluation

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to commission an independent evaluation to establish an evidence base on the broader impact of EPSRC's successful Mixed Gender Panel (peer review) Policy and 30% target for the underrepresented gender (women)1 on funding panels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-076fe3a4-4833-4f32-ae84-f27608e5ae05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e81099-88fd-4ebd-a0d3-da4bc4b1dde8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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