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UKRI-5401 Sciencewise & DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Jan 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-5401 Sciencewise & DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology," falling under the market research services category. This award notice pertains to a contract awarded through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and represents a limited procurement method. The contract location is Swindon, United Kingdom, within the region code UKK14. The contract was officially signed on 22 January 2026, marking the award stage of the process with an active contract value of £151,296.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in market research and evaluation consultancy services. With quality/technical aspects valued at 90% in award criteria, companies demonstrating robust experience in research and public dialogue initiatives will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The participation of Hopkins Van Mil: Creative Connections Ltd, an SME, as the successful supplier highlights the scope for small and medium-sized enterprises to become engaged in future procurements through similar DPS frameworks, fostering business growth in specialised consultancy services.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5401 Sciencewise & DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition****<br/><br/>United Kingdom Research and Innovation has a requirement for a Sciencewise and DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology. This call off contract has been sourced via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Research and Innovation has a requirement for a Sciencewise and DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology.
This call off contract has been sourced via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights DPS.

Procurement Information

This opportunity was open to all the suppliers listed on the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research and Insights DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005755-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79310000 - Market research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 179386700

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPKINS VAN MIL: CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

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