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PS26195 - New Futures Procurement Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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02 Jul 2026 at 08:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is preparing a new procurement framework titled "PS26195 - New Futures Procurement Framework", which focuses on the provision of research and development consultancy services. This framework, set to replace the existing PCR15 Framework nearing completion, is in the planning stage. It offers a strategic register of Futures practitioners to support UK public bodies, including HMG departments and agencies. The procurement process is rooted in London, with support from UK Shared Business Services located in Swindon. Key dates include the future notice date set for 1st September 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2027 and concluding on 29th October 2032, with potential renewal extending until October 2033. The expected gross value of this framework is £10,800,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those offering consultancy services. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the framework's provision for easy identification and procurement of futures services. Businesses focusing on strategic work and those looking to collaborate with government bodies to expand their futures expertise will find this framework beneficial. Participating in this procurement process will enable businesses to strengthen networks within UK government circles and further develop their capabilities in supporting long-term strategic initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26195 - New Futures Procurement Framework

Notice Description

Establishment of a new framework to replace preivous PCR15 Framework of which is nearing compleation This is to inform the market of the planned re-tender of the Government Office for Science (GO-Science) owned Futures Procurement Framework, to ensure continued access to these critical services. The Framework will be a register of Futures practitioners from which HMG departments, Agencies and UK public bodies can quickly, and at low cost, identify and procure futures services to support longer-term strategic work and further develop these capabilities in government; ultimately creating better connections with external Futures expertise and building a stronger network of Futures practitioners within UK government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062060-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 29 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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 2EG
Post Town
South West London
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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