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PS25265 Benefits Realisation

DSIT

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process, entitled "PS25265 Benefits Realisation," has reached the award phase. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in England acted as the buyer, seeking research and consultancy services within the Research and Development industry category. The procurement process employed a selective method through a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS. The contract, awarded to London Economics Limited, a large-scale supplier, is valued at £214,422.50 GBP and covers delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 9th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to AI infrastructure investments. Organisations suited to benefit from similar procurement opportunities include those in the field of research and development with a focus on innovative technologies. The selective procurement approach indicates that businesses eligible to participate in dynamic purchasing systems have competitive advantages in securing similar contracts with public sector agencies like DSIT. Although this award notice does not call for competition, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can find potential for future growth by preparing for similar opportunities within this industry category, particularly if they adhere to specific frameworks and methodologies in research delivery.

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Notice Title

PS25265 Benefits Realisation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM62126 - Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is commissioning research to develop a framework for quantifying the benefits of investments in AI compute infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16c18ccf-a411-4c8f-8dc6-d79ed038e36f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdb4bcc-a808-41ae-9e2e-f5bae148b961
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£214,422 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,422 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
Kallista Thomas
Contact Email
professional.services@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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