Award

DDaT25510 - Market intelligence: Data and Reports

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 12:55

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 17:35

PlanningUpdate

02 Jan 2026 at 10:10

PlanningUpdate

02 Jan 2026 at 10:07

Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) involves the award of a contract for market intelligence services, entitled "DDaT25510 - Market intelligence: Data and Reports." The process was managed by UKRI alongside UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, UK. The contract, valued at an approximate gross sum of £50,394, was awarded to IBISWORLD LIMITED, based in London, after completing the procurement stage via an open competition below the threshold exercise. The procurement category involves goods, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, with services for consulting, software development, Internet, and support also considered. Following the completion of tender and award stages, the contract commenced on 31 March 2026, ending on 30 March 2027.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information systems, software packages, and IT services such as consulting and support. The project requires conveying credible intelligence about market and technology trends, making it ideal for SMEs with a strategic interest in aiding decision-making with reliable data and forecasting solutions. The below-threshold open competition mechanism signifies the accessibility for smaller firms to engage in contract acquisition, potentially fostering partnerships and expanding their market footprint. Businesses with robust data and analytical capabilities seeking to augment their presence in the public sector would find this contract particularly beneficial in terms of growth and exposure.

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Notice Title

DDaT25510 - Market intelligence: Data and Reports

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Innovate UK (IUK) had a requirement for the provision of Market intelligence: Data and Reports. This procurement has been concluded via Open Competition below threshold exercise.

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority UK Research and Innovation UKRI - Innovate UK would like to conduct pre-market engagement. As part of this information gathering exercise, we have developed a series of questions to ascertain the capability, the capacity and the appetite of the current market and would welcome your responses. Please see link below to access the questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FtDPLd_5jEixa2g0W1mvtzPoUGIrQtZChfiEUUwgGb1UNUlDMFVHNjgwUDhOM0xDNjdMSkRZQllaQS4u&route=shorturl Due to the timeframe required, please ensure to complete the questionnaire before 14:00 hrs on 05th January 2026 to express your interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035224-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IBISWORLD

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