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PS26137 - Catapult Business Case - Business Survey

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "PS26137 - Catapult Business Case - Business Survey," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process was part of a limited competition procurement method below the threshold. This contract involves the undertaking of a business survey related to the Catapult Business Case. The procurement process was at the award stage, with the contract signed on 5th May 2026 and active from 14th May 2026 to 1st August 2026. The services fall under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services, with the project serving the region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in consultancy services. Given the nature of the project, businesses that provide systems and technical consultancy services are well-positioned to benefit. The awarded contractor, STRAT7 LIMITED, exemplifies the type of business that is well-suited for such projects, reflecting opportunities for similar entities to engage with government bodies like UK Research and Innovation in delivering specialised and strategic consultancy services under public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26137 - Catapult Business Case - Business Survey

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 Undertaking of the Business Survey that is required as part of the next Catapult Business Case

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046340-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 1 Aug 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

STRAT7

Further Information

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