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PS25062 - Business Support - Early-Stage Technology Companies and Start-Ups

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 May 2025 at 11:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process titled "PS25062 - Business Support - Early-Stage Technology Companies and Start-Ups". This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy, as well as research and development. The contract was awarded on 9th May 2025 and is set to run until the end of the year, 31st December 2025. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, geared toward supporting early-stage technology enterprises that are primarily in the UK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and support services tailored to emerging technology companies. Firms that possess capabilities in nurturing early-stage technology businesses, particularly those engaged in intensive R&D and those less than five years old, would find this contract conducive for growth. The procurement process was competitive yet targeted, suggesting a niche but promising market for SMEs and consultancies with expertise in aiding nascent tech ventures. Ashby House Ltd, an SME from London, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar-sized enterprises to penetrate this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25062 - Business Support - Early-Stage Technology Companies and Start-Ups

Notice Description

***THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement We are seeking organisations that have the capacity, capability and expertise to deliver a support programme tailored for businesses that fit the following profile: * Early-stage technology businesses working intensively on R&D and commercial approach. * Generally, less than 5 years old * Pre-revenue and often running their own business for the first time. * Generally, employ fewer than 5 people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022182-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,004 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

ASHBY HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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