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PS25224 - Workforce Fore sighting Programme Impact Evaluation

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Oct 2025 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PS25224 - Workforce Foresighting Programme Impact Evaluation" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement involved a limited competition method and was categorised under evaluation consultancy services, within the services industry category. The process has progressed to the award stage, and the contract was signed on 20th October 2025, with its active period spanning from 21st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £48,481 (excluding VAT), reflecting a below-threshold procurement approach.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in evaluation services, to be part of a significant government initiative focused on workforce foresight. Businesses that provide strategic insights and impact evaluation services stand to gain from such contracts as they enhance their portfolio in delivering specialised consultancy to central government bodies. Moreover, firms with experience in managing limited competition tenders are well-positioned to secure such opportunities, potentially fostering growth and expanding their footprint in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25224 - Workforce Fore sighting Programme Impact Evaluation

Notice Description

Procurement 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: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an impact report detailing the success of the Workforce Foresighting Hub Pilot Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067966-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,481 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 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

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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