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CSP25626 Evaluation of a Sciencewise supported public dialogue

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Jan 2026 at 14:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, has recently completed a procurement process titled "CSP25626 Evaluation of a Sciencewise supported public dialogue." This contract falls within the research and development services category and was governed under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. The procurement followed a limited competition method, as it was a below-threshold procurement. The contract was awarded to GRAPHIC SCIENCE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in North Somerset. The contract commenced on 26 January 2026 and is set to end on 30 June 2027, with the contract having been signed on 21 January 2026 and its awarded value being £18,500, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those equipped to handle public dialogue evaluations. Given the specific nature of the contract, companies that have expertise in research consultancy and public engagement within scientific domains would find this particularly beneficial. SMEs with a strategic focus on government contracts and those that can navigate limited competition processes successfully may see growth potential in similar future opportunities. The partnership with a public authority like UKRI underscores the potential for sustained collaboration within the central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25626 Evaluation of a Sciencewise supported public dialogue

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UKRI 3 Quote process or where 3 quotes were requested but only 1 received. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Evaluation of a Sciencewise supported public dialogue for ESRC, UKI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007157-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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, coreservices@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

GRAPHIC SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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