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UKRI-5221 Evaluation and Impact Assessment for NATA

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Jan 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement titled "UKRI-5221 Evaluation and Impact Assessment for NATA" falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research consultancy services. The procurement has progressed to the award stage with Technopolis Limited being the successful supplier, and the contract value is £99,875. The contract commenced on 10th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 9th June 2026. The procurement process was selective and involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key delivery locations include the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly those well-positioned to conduct comprehensive evaluations and impact assessments similar to that required for the NATA hub. While the contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement method and success criteria may provide insights for similar future opportunities, benefiting firms with capabilities in navigating dynamic purchasing systems. Large organisations, especially those experienced in public sector contracts and with extensive expertise in research projects, would find such opportunities advantageous for business growth. Although SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this tender, larger consultancies could leverage this precedence to align their methodologies and strategies for future bids.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5221 Evaluation and Impact Assessment for NATA

Notice Description

UKRI have awarded a contract to a supplier to conduct an Evaluation and Impact Assessment for the NATA hub. This call-off contract has been awarded under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3a03905-6697-40e8-b374-8c4aaf09f40f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021ec007-4f0d-4d0c-8281-4602f23887ec
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
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
£99,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 6-12 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
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
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

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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