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PS25161 - GIAA001 - GIAA Engines

DSIT

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18 Aug 2025 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS25161 - GIAA001 - GIAA Engines" has been concluded with an award issued on 31st July 2025. Conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) located in Swindon, England, this tender focused on research and development services within the Governance, Risk, and Compliance market. The procurement was a selective procedure under the dynamic purchasing system of the GOTT Technology Transfer and Commercialisation DPS. This contract, having commenced on 4th August 2025, is set to continue until 30th November 2025. The services are required in several locations, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and development consultancies. With a contract amount of £35,000 awarded to Venturebright Limited, an SME based in London, this process exemplifies the potential for smaller businesses to engage in substantial government projects. Companies with expertise in IP and commercialisation strategy might find similar tenders advantageous to grow their presence in the public sector. This indicates a well-suited platform for businesses eager to apply innovation in commercial strategies targeting broader market applicability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25161 - GIAA001 - GIAA Engines

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GOTT Technology Transfer and Commercialisation DPS - Category 2: IP and Commercialisation Strategy. Brief Description of the Project The overall aim of this project is to produce a detailed development plan, mapping the route to market for the GIAA Engines. Our working assumption is that this work will focus on the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Market, however, we would welcome challenges to this assumption, since we know the tools have broad applicability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aaa471ba-3d30-4a6a-bec7-cba195803150
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05f0f1c-684b-4175-b7ae-174a9d1d46c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENTUREBRIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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