Award

PS25281 - Economic Support - R&D Missions Accelerator Programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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17 Feb 2026 at 16:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process titled "PS25281 - Economic Support - R&D Missions Accelerator Programme" within the Research and development services industry category, specifically targeting market research services. Located in Swindon, England, this selective tender was concluded following a mini competition under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. The award notice, published on 17 February 2026, marks the completion of the tender phase, with the procurement method being a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 2 February 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a contract value of £95,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in analytical support work within the R&D sector. By fostering the development of mini business cases aligned with Green Book methodology, businesses specialising in research and consultancy services can leverage their expertise to enhance their market research capabilities. With KPMG LLP as the awarded supplier, large enterprises or consultancies with robust analytical resources stand well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering opportunities for substantial business growth and partnership with reputable entities like UK Shared Business Services Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25281 - Economic Support - R&D Missions Accelerator Programme

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. The R&D Missions Accelerator Programme is looking to procure additional analytical support in the development of mini business cases following Green Book methodology for the R&D Missions Accelerator Programme'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e240ce47-c555-4b6d-88ef-6e001f510e55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee3319-5cf6-445e-9722-4b3f36573f38
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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