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PM003 Commercialisation Audit

DSIT

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10 Sep 2025 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT), represented by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has concluded the procurement process titled "PM003 Commercialisation Audit". This tender relates to the audit of knowledge assets for commercialisation within public sector organisations. The project is classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and covers locations as broad as the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. The tender valued at 118,800 GBP, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 5th August 2025, with the project starting on 20th August 2025 and scheduled to end on 11th March 2026. The awarded contract was announced on 19th September 2025, marking the Award phase as complete.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for entities involved in research and development, consultancy, and commercialisation services. Companies with expertise in evaluating and maximising the commercial potential of knowledge assets could significantly benefit from such projects. Although the contract was ultimately awarded to Wellspring Limited, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for participation, indicating potential future opportunities for such organisations. This tender underscores the importance of having capabilities in providing strategic insights and training related to asset commercialisation, which could be highly attractive to public sector institutions looking to leverage their knowledge assets effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PM003 Commercialisation Audit

Notice Description

The Government Office for Technology Transfer ("GOTT") are looking for a supplier to carry out up to a maximum of 5 Knowledge Asset ("KA") Reviews of public sector organisations (or distinct areas within a public sector organisation), as per the specification outlined below. The purpose of these Reviews is to identify and evaluate opportunities for KA commercialisation within each organisation, and produce a report for both GOTT and our client organisations that prioritises the commercialisation opportunities identified. We require a feedback session following each review, delivered to both GOTT and the client organisation. This session should present the report findings and share organisational insights gained during the review. We also require a training session to be delivered to each client organisation on how the inventory of opportunities could be maintained and how new opportunities could be assessed and prioritised. Proposals for systems or methods, should ideally within the organisations current capabilities, without reliance on proprietary platforms, systems or software).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b27e9e5-535b-4e46-af2a-3deaf72afcdd
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
Large

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
£118,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 6-12 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
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELLSPRING

Further Information

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