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title: "UKRI-5456 EPSRC Mixed Gender Panel Policy (MGPP) Evaluation"
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# UKRI-5456 EPSRC Mixed Gender Panel Policy (MGPP) Evaluation

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-076fe3a4-4833-4f32-ae84-f27608e5ae05

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "UKRI-5456 EPSRC Mixed Gender Panel Policy (MGPP) Evaluation". This contract, falling under the Research Services industry category (CPV 73110000), is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the South East region. The procurement aimed to commission an independent assessment to evaluate the impact of the EPSRC's Mixed Gender Panel Policy. This service contract, valued at £125,000, was awarded to Technopolis Limited, with the contract running from 1st June 2026 to 1st March 2027. The procurement process utilised a non-standard method categorised as "Other".

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in policy evaluation and gender analysis. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), facilitating inclusive opportunities for business growth. Companies possessing the relevant expertise can leverage such contracts to establish themselves as key players in governmental and policy-oriented research sectors.

## Notice

This procurement seeks to commission an independent evaluation to establish an evidence base on the broader impact of EPSRC's successful Mixed Gender Panel (peer review) Policy and 30% target for the underrepresented gender (women)1 on funding panels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e81099-88fd-4ebd-a0d3-da4bc4b1dde8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e81099-88fd-4ebd-a0d3-da4bc4b1dde8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e81099-88fd-4ebd-a0d3-da4bc4b1dde8
  15th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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