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PS26246 - Evaluator for a deliberative public dialogue project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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30 Sep 2026 at 14:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) commissioned evaluation consultancy for a deliberative public dialogue project. The requirement is for an evaluator to assess the project; the published description does not explain the dialogue topic, evaluation design or specific outputs. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf. The awarded work is recorded as being delivered in the United Kingdom, without a more precise delivery location. This is a single-lot services contract, classified as evaluation consultancy (CPV 79419000).

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. UKRI selected URSUS CONSULTING LIMITED through a below-threshold limited competition. The award was made on 9 September 2026 and the contract was signed that day. The contract runs from 9 September 2026 to 31 March 2028. Its value is £21,673 excluding VAT, or £26,007.60 including VAT. The process comprised one lot, awarded to URSUS CONSULTING LIMITED. The available procurement details do not set out evaluation weightings or the criteria used to compare suppliers.

This award shows UKRI’s demand for external evaluation expertise in a deliberative public dialogue project, procured through a limited competition and delivered by a specialist consultancy. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to demonstrate the ability to evaluate public dialogue work and provide relevant consultancy expertise. The selected supplier is a small or medium-sized enterprise, indicating that this contract was delivered by an SME rather than requiring a large corporate provider. The project description gives no further detail on subject matter, evaluation methods or required credentials, so the demonstrated opportunity is specifically evaluation consultancy for UKRI’s public dialogue work, rather than general research or communications services.

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Notice Title

PS26246 - Evaluator for a deliberative public dialogue project

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 Evaluator for a deliberative public dialogue project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077dc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092455-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,673 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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 & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

URSUS Consulting Ltd

Further Information

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