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PS26175 - Evaluation of DSIT Carbon Offsetting Consultancy

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Sep 2026 at 17:31

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21 Jul 2026 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

UK SBS procured evaluation services for its Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) carbon offsetting consultancy. The requirement falls within research, development and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000) and is classified as a professional services contract. Delivery could cover the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The buyer is UK SBS, based in Swindon, England. The opportunity is relevant to consultancies that evaluate carbon offsetting work and can deliver evaluation services across a broad geographic area. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while the procurement record identifies the selected supplier as a large organisation.

This procurement has been completed and awarded. UK SBS made a direct call-off from the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4, RM6309), using a selective procurement method rather than an open competition. The award was made to Turner & Townsend Consulting Limited on 14 July 2026 for £37,945.30. The contract runs from 15 July 2026 to 10 September 2026. The tender submission deadline was 10 July 2026 at 14:00. The requirement was evaluated as an evaluation-services commission under the framework; the available record does not set out separate price or quality weightings. The award is active, and the procurement has concluded rather than seeking further tenders for this contract.

This award indicates demand from UK SBS for specialist evaluation of carbon offsetting consultancy delivered through a management consultancy framework. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need demonstrable capability in designing and carrying out evaluations, analysing the effectiveness of carbon offsetting consultancy, and presenting clear findings to a public-sector client. Experience of research, development or related consultancy services would be relevant, particularly where work must be delivered across the UK and international locations. Suppliers should also be able to operate through an established public-sector framework or secure access to the relevant route to market. The award shows that both larger consultancies and SMEs may be relevant, although the selected supplier was a large consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26175 - Evaluation of DSIT Carbon Offsetting Consultancy

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4, RM6309) Brief Description of Requirement Evaluation services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3527f40-9727-4c75-8f90-912bbd39b39d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b83658d-f281-4368-98fe-d8f009b886cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,945 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 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 1LF
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

Turner & Townsend Consulting Limited

Further Information

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