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PS26154 - Impact Survey of IUK Quantum Technology Interventions

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "PS26154 - Impact Survey of IUK Quantum Technology Interventions" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process, categorized under market and economic research services, specifically aimed to evaluate quantum technology interventions in the UK. Initiated as a direct award, the tender did not involve competition due to the unique technical capabilities required. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the contract being awarded to Anchored In Ltd. The contract, valued at £24,700, runs from 21st May 2026 to 28th August 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in market and economic research with a particular focus on technology evaluation. While the procurement was completed directly due to specific technical prerequisites, this domain remains ripe for companies capable of developing a robust network within the quantum sector and possessing advanced technical know-how. Small and medium enterprises, like Anchored In Ltd., that have established themselves in delivering intricate evaluations and possess a comprehensive understanding of the UK's quantum technology landscape, are well-suited to engage in such opportunities.

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Notice Title

PS26154 - Impact Survey of IUK Quantum Technology Interventions

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Anchored In are the only organisation capable of delivering this particular evaluation exercise with the appropriate value to the UK. The nature of the evaluation requires a provider with a holistic overview of the whole development process, combined with an established network across the UK quantum stakeholders, and technical understanding. Because of this, Anchored In have been given previous similar awards and have a track record of delivering similar evaluation studies for the IUK Quantum team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050386-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

ANCHORED IN

Further Information

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