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AI Sector Study

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited focuses on the "AI Sector Study" under the category of research services within the United Kingdom. The award notice, not a call for competition, was part of a mini competition executed through the RM6126 - Research and Insights framework. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, aligning with the buyers' intentions for the project spanning from 4th March 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Perspective Economics Limited, an SME, being the successful supplier, securing the contract valued at £235,540.

This tender for the AI Sector Study presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those positioned as SMEs. The contract's focus on the evolving AI industry is ideal for enterprises eager to influence and model the future landscape of artificial intelligence research. Businesses with competencies in data analysis, strategic insights, and AI technologies stand to gain from entering similar competitive opportunities. Completing projects under such frameworks can amplify visibility, establish credibility, and foster growth within the sector, strengthening the business's portfolio and opening avenues for future collaborations with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

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
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks 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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