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UKRI-5447 Smart Data Research UK Mid Term Evaluation

UK Research and Innovation

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21 Apr 2026 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract to SQW Ltd for the mid-term evaluation of Smart Data Research UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, valued at £94,214.25, and encompasses a global delivery scope including the UK and several other territories. The award was active on 8th April 2026, following a selective procurement method via the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, indicating a completion of the tendering process for this specific service. The contract period spans from 13th April 2026 to 12th February 2027.

The procurement opportunity underlines significant growth potential for companies that specialise in consultancy services related to research and insights. Businesses adept in handling comprehensive evaluation frameworks, especially those not categorised as SMEs or VCSEs, could find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their market reach, particularly within the realm of public sector research initiatives. This opportunity reflects UKRI's ongoing commitment to leveraging external expertise for strategic assessments, offering an avenue for experienced consultancy firms to demonstrate their capabilities in managing high-profile government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5447 Smart Data Research UK Mid Term Evaluation

Notice Description

UKRI have awarded a contract to a supplier to conduct a Mid Term Evaluation for Smart Data Research UK. This call-off contract has been awarded under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ee2f5d2-8262-44d0-ade1-df9a4caba9b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370102f3-b717-4917-9e93-797249a0ad2d
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,214 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,214 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 12 Feb 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
Postcode Area
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

SQW Ltd

Further Information

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