Award

Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff

DSIT

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 10:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for securing non-clinical temporary and fixed-term staff has been concluded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in Salford, England. This initiative falls within the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category and involved guiding governmental teams through integrating new technologies into commercial agreements. The contract, which had a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, covered a wide region including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement commenced on 18th September 2025, concluding on 31st March 2026, with the award stage completed on the 3rd of October 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly those that can offer scalable and sustainable technological solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-suited to benefit from such opportunities, as the procurement is open to them, thus promoting a broad competitive landscape. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their influence and establish a foothold in providing innovative solutions to public sector challenges, accelerating the pace of innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff

Notice Description

The role will involve guiding x-gov teams through the process of integrating emerging technologies and market-led innovations into commercial agreements, ensuring these solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with strategic objectives. Through structured market engagement and stakeholder consultation, the postholder will champion the adoption of best-in-class commercial practices, leveraging the new Procurement Act's flexibilities to unlock value and accelerate the pace of innovation in public service delivery. Their remit will also include supporting commercial delivery teams in co-creating robust commercial models, developing forward-thinking business cases, and refining service design in partnership with suppliers and public sector stakeholders. This collaborative approach not only drives improved value for money and effective risk management but also embeds a culture of continuous improvement where innovation thrives at every stage of the commercial lifecycle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed0b7059-cd62-4834-99d2-3208932f0185
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea0cb62-c674-4841-80ee-d76c2377f676
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, 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
£96,672 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,672 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 31 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

INVESTIGO

Further Information

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