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UKRI-5073 IUK Business Growth Full Evaluation (April 2022 - March 2025)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded the contract for the IUK Business Growth Full Evaluation Service to Frontier Economics Ltd, valued at £208,252, effective 13th February 2026. This evaluation, covering the period from April 2022 to March 2025, falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Consultancy. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and followed an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, taking place in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to align with UK's strategic evaluation needs. Companies adept in delivering high-quality research and development services can leverage this procurement opportunity for growth by showcasing their expertise in fostering business innovation. Given the competitive landscape with five bids submitted and a significant portion from SMEs, enterprises with a focus on quality and strategic insights should find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5073 IUK Business Growth Full Evaluation (April 2022 - March 2025)

Notice Description

***Please note this is and award notice, note a call for competition****<br/><br/>United Kingdom Research and Innovation are procuring an Business Growth Full Evaluation Service for the period April 2022 - March 2025. This call off contract has been sourced via a further competitions using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Research and Innovation are procuring an Business Growth Full Evaluation Service for the period April 2022 - March 2025. This call off contract has been sourced via a further competitions using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

Procurement Information

This opportunity was open to all the suppliers on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065443
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013575-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
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
Large

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
£208,252 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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 1793867000

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

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

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