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PS26073 - Support in Managing the Voices in Data Public Panel

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Mar 2026 at 14:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a public procurement process concerning the management of the Voices in Data Public Panel. This process, classified under research services, was conducted in Swindon, UK, with the assistance of UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The process employed a limited procurement method, specifically below threshold limited competition, which determined its structure and advancement through the stages. The tender is currently in the award stage with BASIS Social Limited appointed as the supplier, having its contract valid from 3rd March to 31st December 2026. The value of the contract is set at £33,818.40 (excluding VAT). The procurement exercise complies with legal standards denoted by the UKPGA 2023/54. The details of this contract were published on 25th March 2026.

The procurement represents a fruitful opportunity for SMEs specialising in research services who seek to collaborate with central governmental public authorities. Businesses possessing the necessary capabilities and experience in managing public panels or engaging in extensive data-driven research are particularly suited to compete for similar opportunities. Given its limited competition nature, companies that understand and meet these specific criteria stand a favourable chance of securing business growth by establishing significant partnerships and developing their reputation within public sector industries. Pursuing such contracts may enhance business credentials while potentially paving pathways to more substantial and lucrative government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26073 - Support in Managing the Voices in Data Public Panel

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This 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 Data Public Panel

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027372-2026
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,818 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BASIS SOCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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