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Knowledge exchange and adoption in UK public services

CABINET OFFICE

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29 Jun 2026 at 07:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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26 Jun 2026 at 11:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Cabinet Office aims to explore how the UK government can support the exchange of knowledge and the adoption of best practices within its public services. This project is titled "Knowledge exchange and adoption in UK public services" and falls under the "Research and experimental development services" industry category. The initiative is in the planning stage, aiming to conduct a 6-month research project in late 2026/early 2027. The procurement process involves a preliminary market engagement phase, with a market engagement event scheduled for 6th July 2026. The potential procurement might use the Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS (RM6126), with the Cabinet Office based in London overseeing this process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services focused on knowledge management, organisational development, and public sector innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability criteria. Businesses equipped to deliver insightful research, particularly those with experience in facilitating knowledge exchange and implementing successful frameworks within complex systems, stand to benefit substantially. The project aligns with government initiatives like the Test, Learn and Grow programme, which is dedicated to fostering innovative solutions and enhancing continuous learning and improvement across the public sector. Engaging in this tender could enable firms to contribute to impactful government strategies while building their portfolio and credibility in the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Knowledge exchange and adoption in UK public services

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office and No10 Delivery Unit are exploring how government can support the exchange of learning and the successful adoption of smart practice across the UK's public services. The requirement is still being developed, and this preliminary market engagement will be used to understand market interest and capacity to deliver a 6-month research project in late 2026/early 2027 and to help refine the final requirement. A potential requirement may involve conducting an evidence review of approaches to knowledge exchange in complex systems, with a focus on knowledge which supports the practical process of adoption; and producing recommendations for government to accelerate adoption (e.g. through the use of targeted incentives, capability-building and accountability frameworks) across the public sector, drawing from international examples as well as evidence from the private sector. This research will support the government's Test, Learn and Grow programme - which looks to design, test and scale innovative solutions to complex challenges, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement - and No10 Delivery Unit, which aims to turn policy into real-world impact that is felt by the public whilst supporting the adoption of delivery best practice across government. This notice is not a call for competition, does not formally commence a procurement process, and is issued solely for the purpose of gathering information and insight from the market. It is likely that the existing Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS (RM6126) will be used for any future procurement. If you would like to attend a Market Engagement Event please advise by email by Monday 6 July.

Planning Information

It is likely that the existing Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS (RM6126) will be used. Please email by the engagement deadline if you wish to attend a Market Engagement Event. This will consist of a virtual event via Google Meet. This session will provide further detail on the draft requirement and offer an opportunity for feedback to help refine the final requirement. This market engagement event will be followed by direct engagement with select suppliers, subject to interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060560-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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