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PS25276 - Horizon Europe (HEU), managed by the European Commission - Evaluation

DSIT

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), based in Swindon, England, aiming to evaluate the domestic impacts of the UK's Association with Horizon Europe. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with the contract being awarded on 2nd March 2026 and concluding on 30th March 2029. This was a selective procurement method completed through a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service's Research & Insights DPS. The award primarily targets businesses in the research and consultancy fields, with the potential for broad international cooperation across locations such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions globally.

The award notice reveals opportunities for businesses that can contribute to generating insights into UK participation in Horizon Europe, particularly those capable of producing evidence-based reports and recommendations in the research and innovation landscape. Firms in the consultancy and research sectors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The contract, valued at £961,600, was awarded to Technopolis Limited, a large supplier known for its capabilities in handling complex research evaluations. This marks a significant engagement in enhancing applicant support and facilitating policy decisions, thereby providing substantial growth opportunities for businesses focused on supplying expertise and innovative solutions in international research programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25276 - Horizon Europe (HEU), managed by the European Commission - Evaluation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service - RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this evaluation is to generate evidence of the domestic impacts of the UK's Association to HEU, as well as improve our understanding of the barriers and enablers to UK participation. This latter aim will feed immediate lessons learnt into active policy decisions, such as improving applicant support and which boosting participation interventions to fund. The evaluation will seek to address the added value of Horizon Association, which will provide crucial internal evidence for any potential future negotiations with the EU on association to successor programmes. The evaluation will publish accessible reports, covering analysis of UK performance, emerging outcomes and impacts, and recommendations to be shared in the R&I landscape.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02288f2e-6f7b-4f44-8eaf-3d82edc49f58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£961,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1LL
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

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

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