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PS26312 - Industry representation and engagement services 2026/27

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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16 Oct 2026 at 10:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is buying industry representation, convening and engagement services for the UK quantum sector. UKQuantum is to act as an independent industry body where civil servants cannot appropriately represent commercial interests, bring quantum companies together as their representative body, and broker relationships between industry and other organisations. The work is intended to build an evidenced pipeline of investment and partnerships, strengthen UK industry representation in priority countries, support targeted multilateral activity, and accelerate adoption by connecting quantum suppliers with end users in defence, health, finance and energy. Deliverables include engagement plans, stakeholder engagement, opportunity records and follow-up, briefings or industry input when requested, structured sector convening and concise outcome reports. The services are for the UK quantum sector; delivery locations are not specified in the process data.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to UKQuantum. The Department used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The single lot is complete and was identified as suitable for SMEs. The published award value is £38,000 excluding VAT (£45,600 including VAT). The contract period runs from 2 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, with signature scheduled for 30 October 2026. The award is dated 16 October 2026. The requirement is evaluated against agreed outputs, including engagement plans, targeted stakeholder activity, documented opportunities and follow-up, requested briefings or industry input, sector convening and concise outcome reports. The procurement description also states that general organisational running costs are excluded.

For suppliers tracking future demand from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, this award shows a defined requirement for specialist representation of the UK quantum sector, rather than general organisational support. A credible provider needs to convene quantum businesses, represent commercial interests independently, broker industry relationships and turn engagement into a recorded investment and partnership pipeline. The work also calls for international sector representation, targeted multilateral engagement, and the ability to connect quantum suppliers with end users in defence, health, finance and energy. Evidence of stakeholder engagement, useful briefings, follow-up and concise outcome reporting would align with the stated deliverables. The completed award went to UKQuantum through a below-threshold direct award without competition, so this process does not demonstrate competitive evaluation criteria or a broader supplier selection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26312 - Industry representation and engagement services 2026/27

Notice Description

Procurement of a defined package of industry representation, convening and engagement services from UKQuantum for FY2026/27. The requirement is for an independent industry body to act on behalf of the UK quantum sector where civil servants cannot appropriately represent commercial interests, convene companies as their representative body, or broker industry relationships. The services will: (1) build an evidenced investment and partnership pipeline; (2) strengthen UK industry representation in priority countries; (3) support targeted multilateral activity where sector representation is needed; and (4) accelerate adoption by convening quantum suppliers and end users in defence, health, finance and energy. Deliverables will include agreed engagement plans, targeted stakeholder engagement, records of opportunities and follow-up, briefings or industry input where requested, structured sector convening, and concise outcome reports. The requirement excludes general organisational running costs and will be managed against agreed outputs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097757-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKQuantum

Further Information

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