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PS25381 - Framework for Technology Assessment

DSIT

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03 Feb 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for the "PS25381 - Framework for Technology Assessment." This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services, with the procurement stage tagged as "Award." The procurement was conducted under the PS22410 - Futures Framework via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project involves creating an actionable report for GO-Science to identify technology-agnostic scenarios requiring early government intervention. The award notice was published on 3rd February 2026, with a contract period from 3rd February 2026 to 31st March 2026, covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic planning and government policy advisory. The tender is well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering them a platform to contribute to policy formation and showcase their capabilities in strategic assessment. Companies like RAND Europe Community Interest Company, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for larger organisations to participate as well. This procurement process can help businesses cement relationships with government bodies and expand their portfolio in technology assessment and strategic decision-making arenas.

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Notice Title

PS25381 - Framework for Technology Assessment

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the PS22410 - Futures Framework. Brief Description of Requirement GO-Science requires an actionable report that sets out technology-agnostic scenarios (or paradigms) where early government intervention is necessary. Each scenario should help policy teams quickly recognise the strategic interest at stake and the decision point facing government supported by real-world examples.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fadf21a-dd2f-45f2-969f-7e3092f0e914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dbcfded-8abd-40ac-8726-76d6dd58d765
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£19,762 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 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

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 1LF
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

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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