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Public Sector Reform (PSR) Test and Learn Wave One

CABINET OFFICE

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10 Mar 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has concluded the procurement process for the "Public Sector Reform (PSR) Test and Learn Wave One," focusing on research services in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the services industry and was carried out through a single tender action above the threshold. The tender involved temporary staffing of researchers for an eight-week period to support the PSR Innovation Fund. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 19th March 2025. The project, valued at £165,600, started on 19th March and concluded on 28th March 2025. The Cabinet Office, located in London, acted as the buying organisation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with a capability to offer innovative insights into public service reforms. Although the procurement method did not actively encourage participation from SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises like BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS LTD have secured the contract, highlighting opportunities for established organisations with significant expertise. Business users capable of delivering high-quality research services aimed at facilitating innovative governmental projects might find similar future tenders beneficial for business expansion and strategic partnerships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Public Sector Reform (PSR) Test and Learn Wave One

Notice Description

The Public Service Reform (PSR) Innovation Fund requires temporary staffing of researchers over an 8 week period that will facilitate the initiation of Wave 1 of the Innovation Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14f9f64-7160-47e6-8d97-1266c8f86f87
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single tender action (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£165,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202512 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS

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