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21 Jul 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by UK SBS, titled "PS26175 - Evaluation of DSIT Carbon Offsetting Consultancy," falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services. This award notice pertains to a procurement concluded through a direct award under the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4, RM6309). Notable procurement locations include the United Kingdom, Europe, and other specified territories. The procurement stage is an 'Award' with the contract period running from 15 July 2026 to 30 August 2026, marking the completion of evaluation services procurement. The award to Turner & Townsend Consulting Limited, worth £22,733, was activated on 14 July 2026, emphasising a focused and selective procurement method via a framework agreement.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in carbon-offsetting evaluations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with similar tenders in the future, considering the suitability for these business sizes indicated by the procurement profile. The completion of this tender illustrates a significant opportunity to foster growth for businesses adept at providing high-quality consultancy services in the environmental sector. Companies with expertise in carbon management and evaluation will find this contract highly suitable to augment their portfolio and leverage growth in consultancy services.

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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

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
£22,733 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SBS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1LF
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

TURNER & TOWNSEND CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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