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PS25311 - AI Sector Study

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited procured an AI sector study for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The requirement is for research services examining the artificial intelligence sector. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. This is a services contract rather than a goods supply or construction project, and is intended to provide sector research and insight for the department. The appointed provider is expected to undertake work of sufficient quality and scale to support a government department’s understanding of the AI sector. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist research consultancies and other smaller firms with a credible AI-sector evidence base.

This procurement has been awarded and the process is complete. It was run as a selective mini-competition call-off from the RM6126 Research and Insights framework, described as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender deadline was 20 January 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Perspective Economics Limited was awarded the contract on 27 February 2026 for £235,540 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 4 March 2026 to 31 December 2026. The procurement’s estimated value was also £235,540. The award is active. The published information identifies research services as the classification and confirms that the requirement was handled as a mini-competition for the department.

This award demonstrates demand from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for commissioned research on the artificial intelligence sector, routed through the UK Shared Business Services procurement model. A credible future competitor would need strong research and insight capability, practical knowledge of the AI sector, and the ability to produce evidence-based analysis for a government audience. Relevant firms are likely to include specialist economic, technology or market research consultancies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises able to manage a defined study from research design through to findings and reporting. Experience of public-sector research delivery, clear analytical methods, robust evidence gathering and concise communication would strengthen a supplier’s position when a similar requirement returns.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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
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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
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 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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