Award

PS25311 - AI Sector Study

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:37

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited focused on awarding a contract titled "AI Sector Study" within the Research Services industry category. Operating under the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, this procurement was managed as a mini competition utilising the RM6126 - Research and Insights framework. The contract, valued at £235,540, encompasses services to be delivered in the United Kingdom, with the award notice published on 11 March 2026. This procurement is currently in the award update stage, having been completed with the award status as active. The contract period commenced on 4 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of leveraging artificial intelligence within their solutions. The procurement method involved a selective process through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, ensuring targeted engagement with capable suppliers. As only one supplier, Perspective Economics Limited, an SME based in Belfast, secured the contract, this suggests promising prospects for SMEs proficient in delivering complex, innovative study services. Businesses with strengths in research and analytics within the AI sector would be well-suited to compete in similar tendering opportunities facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited.

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Notice Title

PS25311 - AI Sector Study

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security & Net Zero had a requirement for Ai Sector Study, carried out as a mini competition on the RM6126 - Research and Insights framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba9525dd-cd04-4c3c-a9db-c130c0723367
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14125431-3b52-41a3-bb5f-2f13da3f3f17
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
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
£235,540 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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

PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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