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PS25281 - Economic Support - R&D Missions Accelerator Programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the "PS25281 - Economic Support - R&D Missions Accelerator Programme", under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 30th April 2026, initially set to end on 31st March 2026 and now extended. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, following a mini competition under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. The awarded contract value has been increased by £15,000.00, totalling £110,540. The project location is Swindon, England, with a postal code SN2 1FL.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical support, particularly those experienced with Green Book methodology in business case development, and targeting the R&D sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable to compete in this procurement, which underscores opportunities for business growth and collaboration. KPMG LLP, a large-scale provider, has been awarded as the supplier for this contract, demonstrating the potential for established players to secure significant contracts in consultancy services within the public sector framework.

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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 ***** **A variation has been carried out to increase the contract end date to 30th April 2026 and increase the value by PS15,000.00** 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee3319-5cf6-445e-9722-4b3f36573f38
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
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
£110,540 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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