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title: "PS25276 - Horizon Europe (HEU), managed by the European Commission - Evaluation"
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# PS25276 - Horizon Europe (HEU), managed by the European Commission - Evaluation

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-205db520-14c0-4e12-8b8c-dc59031797a0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS25276 - Horizon Europe (HEU), managed by the European Commission - Evaluation" was conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) with the procurement stage now complete. This procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the Crown Commercial Service - RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. The awarded contract is valued at £961,600 and involves research and development services and related consultancy, classified under CPV code 73000000. The contract period is from 2nd March 2026 to 30th March 2029, with the procurement addressing locations across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 9th January 2026, and the award was published on 2nd March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development services, especially those small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their market reach. With the focus on evaluating the domestic impacts of the UK's Association to Horizon Europe and generating evidence for future negotiations, businesses with expertise in policy analysis, performance evaluation, and consultancy would find this project particularly advantageous. The successful bidder, Technopolis Limited, was selected for their capability in delivering insightful evaluations and recommendations, setting a precedent that emphasises the need for robust analytical skills and experience in international research projects.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service - RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement *****

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02288f2e-6f7b-4f44-8eaf-3d82edc49f58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £961,600 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1LL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 09:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02288f2e-6f7b-4f44-8eaf-3d82edc49f58
- 2 Mar 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02288f2e-6f7b-4f44-8eaf-3d82edc49f58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02288f2e-6f7b-4f44-8eaf-3d82edc49f58
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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