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EST001 - GOTT - Market Evaluation Scoping Support

DSIT

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27 Aug 2025 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the project titled "EST001 - GOTT - Market Evaluation Scoping Support". This falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The procurement was concluded through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £108,333, was awarded to Wellspring EMEA Ltd and spans from 19th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender involved market evaluation exercises to explore commercial potential in various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and beyond.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in market research and consultancy services, particularly those capable of undertaking market evaluation exercises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project appealing due to its scope, though the contract was ultimately awarded to a large-scale supplier. Firms with expertise in identifying market opportunities within the specified regions could leverage similar opportunities to expand their business network and reputation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EST001 - GOTT - Market Evaluation Scoping Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GOTT DPS - Category 1: Market Research & Market Need Brief Description of Requirement The overall aim of this project is to undertake a maximum of 10 market evaluation scoping exercises, on selected client organisation KA's, over the financial year to gain an initial understanding of each of their market opportunities and commercial potential.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab9322e-746e-4c6f-96c5-9422ff54d660
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
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
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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 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

WELLSPRING EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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