--- title: "PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - Ongoing DPS Application" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03515969-1bf0-4061-8533-54946b3e0560" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03515969-1bf0-4061-8533-54946b3e0560" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03515969-1bf0-4061-8533-54946b3e0560.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03515969-1bf0-4061-8533-54946b3e0560.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SBS" published: "2025-11-26" --- # PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - Ongoing DPS Application Buyer: UK SBS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03515969-1bf0-4061-8533-54946b3e0560 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03515969-1bf0-4061-8533-54946b3e0560) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03515969-1bf0-4061-8533-54946b3e0560.json) ## Summary The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), through the UK's central purchasing body, UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), is implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) named "PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government". This procurement process, currently at the tender stage and using a selective procurement method, aims to secure providers for scientific research and advisory services. The DPS will operate until 23rd February 2029, provided it does not exceed its financial limit. Applications can be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, with the final deadline for ongoing DPS applications set as 5th February 2029. This opportunity covers a wide range of locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the UK itself. This DPS opens doors for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to significantly expand their reach by offering expert scientific research and consulting services to government entities. This opportunity is especially fitting for organisations that can provide cutting-edge research and innovations that align with DSIT's objectives of accelerating scientific and technological advancement. Businesses focused on research and development, particularly those skilled in offering consultancy services, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this procurement process. ## Notice The final date and time for Ongoing DPS Applications to be made is Monday 5th February 2029 at 11:00 am Suppliers who wish to join the DPS List must submit their Application Form on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Application Forms can be submitted at any time during the period of validity of the DPS. The Contracting Authority will review and evaluate each Application Form to determine whether the Minimum Selection Criteria are met, notify the Supplier as to whether its Application Form was successful or unsuccessful and update the DPS List within 15 working days of receipt of the Application Form. Note. The Contracting Authority require 15 working days because of the need to examine additional documentation or to otherwise verify whether the selection criteria are met, as permitted by Regulation 34 (17) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKSBS (Central Purchasing Body) on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) (the Contracting Authority) wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Scientific research & advice for Government. UKSBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations") This is a Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) shall be in operation until either the DPS exceeds its advertised value or an end date of 23rd February 2029, whichever occurs first. You can apply to join the DPS at any point and don't require any special IT equipment as a DPS eliminates unnecessary activity for you upfront. Full details of the DPS scope and Application information can be found within the notice attachments and within the attachment tab on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the PQQs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PQQ_92. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc917edb-686e-4cd8-82e1-c1ff12dba49b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2029 - 23 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SBS | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 73120000 - Experimental development services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2025 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc917edb-686e-4cd8-82e1-c1ff12dba49b - 5 Nov 2025 at 13:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ee4b98-c1e9-4a52-b784-42a251b9ac09 - 21 Feb 2025 at 13:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ee4b98-c1e9-4a52-b784-42a251b9ac09 - 21 Feb 2025 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ee4b98-c1e9-4a52-b784-42a251b9ac09 - 24 Jan 2025 at 09:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f399e5-b059-49b5-9d69-1225acb1fc5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc917edb-686e-4cd8-82e1-c1ff12dba49b 26th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ee4b98-c1e9-4a52-b784-42a251b9ac09 5th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f399e5-b059-49b5-9d69-1225acb1fc5f 24th January 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19e95f5e-e865-4c2b-a562-a206db0cc3fc n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14e0b60b-70e0-4c5f-8460-e0eb80402329 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09cd657f-0524-4ebb-a373-6636af2c8db9 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/866dede1-a0aa-49a6-b2d1-014d8d8df955 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49ab505f-3b57-476a-a67a-df1b4a83c851 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/766330f6-f4aa-41e2-bb2a-736a6b013eec n/a - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ Jaggaer eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d64bd23-a9fc-4f5f-81c7-71ec806a73f4 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f67d22a7-2ed4-499c-9cba-fe4c9f079410 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8438e00-417c-413d-9973-c5e01187a943 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46e145b7-147e-4f6b-857b-92c037e63f01 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/162a955f-4009-4e86-a24f-b01ed1690bf7 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88493bad-a8f4-463f-94fe-43b5633a1968 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7e038f8-b64d-4abe-aa66-6edd27e4cbe8 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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