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Technology Sanctions Effectiveness and Impact Projec

DSIT

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23 Dec 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded a procurement process under the title "Technology Sanctions Effectiveness and Impact Project". The procurement aimed to evaluate the impact of UK and Western IT services and software sanctions on Russia. Classified under the industry category of economic research services (CPV code: 79311400), the contract covers multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and further afield. The procurement method used was a selective approach via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £60,000, is awarded to The Visionarys Ltd, with a contract period from 5th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase as of 23rd December 2025.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for companies specialising in economic research services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating economic sanctions and their impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this procurement, thereby allowing agile and innovative businesses to engage in delivering complex research projects. The contract offers a chance for businesses with proficiency in understanding international trade relations and sanctions to demonstrate their capabilities, expanding their portfolio and potentially leading to further opportunities within governmental research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Sanctions Effectiveness and Impact Projec

Notice Description

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is commissioning a project to evaluate the effectiveness and economic impact of UK and Western IT services and software sanctions on Russia. The primary objective is to assess how and to what extent UK-imposed IT Consultancy and Design and Sectoral software and technology sanctions have degraded the Russia economy or capability and prevented the circumvention of similar sanctions by UK allies, such as the US and EU. The project will identify the most impacted software and IT services categories, explore the feasibility of quantifying economic losses and strategic effects due to reduced access to UK and Western-origin software and IT services, and evaluate the effectiveness of enforcement mechanisms. Given the sanctions are designed in part to prevent the circumvention of UK allies' sanctions, the project should also quantify the effect of those equivalent sanctions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ab716dc-37bd-4927-8e9e-e6b8d0cd9562
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8d0af2-fb98-42f1-9019-28ad6153956b
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eleanor.woodfield@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE VISIONARYS

Further Information

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