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PS24318 - Review of research community practice and funder expectations for research data management plans

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Oct 2025 at 10:13

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11 Aug 2025 at 12:48

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21 Jul 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), focuses on the review of research community practices and funder expectations for research data management plans (DMPs). The tender was conducted via an open competition process below the threshold, managed using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Located in Swindon, UKRI, a public authority within the central government, sought suppliers to support the development of a new research data policy. The related contract has now been awarded, with Research Consulting Limited selected as the supplier, and spans from 6th October 2025 to 29th December 2025. The procurement focused mainly on services related to market and economic research.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies in the market and economic research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specializing in research and development services. The selection process emphasized the supplier's ability to deliver technical excellence, accounting for 80% of the evaluation criteria, with the remaining 20% focused on price. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Research Consulting Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given their capacity to adapt and tailor solutions to niche requirements, promoting business growth within the dynamic sector of public research policy formulation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24318 - Review of research community practice and funder expectations for research data management plans

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 28th August 2025 at 11:00 am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI is seeking a supplier to review current UKRI and wider research sector approaches to research data management plans (DMPs), to inform the development of its new research data policy. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2225.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05632f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069249-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 1-6 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 LIMITED

UKRI

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

RESEARCH CONSULTING

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