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GOTT Evaluation 2.2

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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20 Jan 2026 at 20:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology in London has procured services under the project titled "GOTT Evaluation 2.2", focusing on research services in the technology transfer and innovation sector. The procurement process recently concluded in the award stage, with the contract finalised on 22nd December 2025 and set to conclude by 17th April 2026, although it may potentially extend to 17th October 2026, at the discretion of the buyer. This contract was awarded directly to SQW Ltd, an SME based in Oxford, through a below-threshold procurement method without competition. The service delivery phase spans from Q3/Q4 of the fiscal year 2025/26.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in research services, particularly in evaluating and facilitating technology transfer. SMEs like SQW Ltd, with a focus on providing external evaluation expertise, are well-positioned to compete in this area. Companies that can offer innovation and technology transfer services, especially those with a track record of public sector collaborations, can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their business portfolios and establish a foothold in government projects.

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Notice Title

GOTT Evaluation 2.2

Notice Description

The Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) is a delivery unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). GOTT sought an external supplier with the relevant expertise (including evaluation and innovation/technology transfer) and skills to deliver the next phase of the Whole GOTT evaluation (Phase 2.2). This phase will take place in Q3/Q4 FY2025/26 (Oct / Nov 25 to Mar 26).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£62,470 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 17 Apr 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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gottcommercial@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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