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PS26130 - Business Model Development for the Catapults - Future Portfolio Optimisation

UK SBS

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10 Jul 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26130 - Business Model Development for the Catapults - Future Portfolio Optimisation" has been completed by the buying organisation UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS), based in Swindon, England. This award notice highlights the conclusion of a contract following a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system under the CCS DPS RM6126 Research & Insights. The contract, valued at £196,100, falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services. Key locations include the United Kingdom and several Overseas Territories, with the contract period spanning from 29th June 2026 to 26th February 2027. The award date was 17th June 2026, and the successful supplier is IfM Engage Ltd, a large-scale entity headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in research and development consulting. The project supports UK Research and Innovation in evaluating innovation infrastructure to align with Industrial Strategy priorities and business growth goals. Businesses that focus on advisory, analytical, and future-oriented services, especially SMEs, are well-suited to such opportunities, given the project's emphasis on fostering business innovation through collaboration with public bodies. This aligns strategically with sectors aiming to enhance public value through innovation, making it an attractive prospect for companies with expertise in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26130 - Business Model Development for the Catapults - Future Portfolio Optimisation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6126 Research & Insights Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has an advisory, analytical, and future-oriented requirement. It supports Innovate UK in exploring, evaluating, and comparing different models for delivering innovation infrastructure, considering Industrial Strategy priorities, business growth goals, and public value considerations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c947807-aaa0-4f99-ab14-78de11ff65a4
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
£196,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 26 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 SBS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IFM ENGAGE

Further Information

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