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PS25360 - Emerging Technology Indicators

DSIT

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12 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This document details the awarding process for the contract titled "PS25360 - Emerging Technology Indicators" by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls within the research services industry category, with an emphasis on providing emerging technology indicators. The procurement phase concluded with an award on 6th January 2026, following a direct award method under the PS22410 Futures Framework. The total contract value is £34,589, and the service delivery period spans from 6th January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those that can provide insights into emerging technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this type of procurement process due to the structure and scope of the award. In this instance, Firetail Ltd, an SME, successfully procured the contract, highlighting how similar sized companies can utilise such opportunities to secure growth by aligning with government initiatives and frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25360 - Emerging Technology Indicators

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. DSIT had a requirement for the provision of Emerging Technology Indicators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b009e42-8f08-45f9-97c1-c05fed32cf6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69283d85-6067-4ddd-bd80-77e77ecadfb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award from a Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,589 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,589 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 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

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRETAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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