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PS26051 - Lives and Livelihood Sheffield Campaign Evaluation

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26051 - Lives and Livelihood Sheffield Campaign Evaluation" has been facilitated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. It falls under the services category and pertains to evaluation consultancy services. The procurement process was carried out using a limited competition method, signifying a below-threshold procurement approach. The contract was awarded to ECHO RESEARCH LIMITED, a supplier based in Guildford, United Kingdom. The procurement stage of the process is at the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 24th February 2026 and concluding on 20th April 2026. The contract was signed on 24th February 2026, with a gross value of £22,920.00.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in evaluation and research within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in research and innovation consultancy can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio by competing in similar future procurement exercises. By procuring services through limited competition, UKRI provides a targeted platform for businesses that demonstrate niche expertise, thus facilitating growth and increasing visibility within the sector. With the UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity, businesses can gain access to potential collaborations and contribute to impactful public campaigns such as Sheffield's Lives and Livelihood project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26051 - Lives and Livelihood Sheffield Campaign Evaluation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an Campaign Evaluation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023569-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ECHO RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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