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PS25290 - Swindon Lives and Livelihood Evaluation

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Nov 2025 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS25290 - Swindon Lives and Livelihood Evaluation" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity. This contract, focusing on evaluation consultancy services, is categorised under public authority - central government. The project took place in Swindon, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage now complete and contracts finalized. The contract was awarded on 20th October 2025 and is valid from 21st October 2025 to 24th October 2025. The procurement followed a limited competition method, concluding with Echo Research Limited being selected as the service provider, with services valued at £13,800 GBP.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses offering evaluation consultancy services, particularly those capable of competing in limited competition procurement exercises below the threshold. Small and medium enterprises, like Echo Research Limited, can benefit by showcasing their expertise in crafting detailed evaluative processes for government-funded projects. Companies with a track record in delivering central government projects and services may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their client base within public sector evaluations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25290 - Swindon Lives and Livelihood 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 Swindon Lives and Livelihood Evaluation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074079-2025
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

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
£11,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 30 days
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

ECHO RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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