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PS25343 - Cost Management and Net Zero Study

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Dec 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS25343 - Cost Management and Net Zero Study" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research services. The procurement method used was a limited competition, below threshold exercise, and the procurement stage is now complete with an active contract awarded. The contract duration for this study spans from 27th November 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cost management and sustainability studies to showcase their expertise and contribute to public sector research. The contract, valued at £12,600 gross, was awarded to LEXICA Health and Life Sciences Consultancy Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. Entities with capabilities in delivering research services, including but not limited to consultancy firms with a focus on net-zero strategies, would find such opportunities favourable for expanding their market presence and diversifying their client portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

PS25343 - Cost Management and Net Zero Study

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 Cost Management and Net Zero Study

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082953-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

LEXICA HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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