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title: "Safe Underspecification Benchmark Service"
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# Safe Underspecification Benchmark Service

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3863d176-6f0f-4c2c-93cd-ba66669fe628

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for the "Safe Underspecification Benchmark Service" in the category of research services, classified under CPV code 73110000. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarding stage finalised. The contract, valued at £426,200, was awarded to Light Horse Consulting Ltd and covers the period from 15th October 2025 to 14th April 2026. The services are to be delivered to the postal code SW1A 2BQ, based in London, United Kingdom. The pertinent details were published on the 4th of November 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that it was specifically suitable for them. Businesses engaged in research services within the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in delivering niche benchmark services, are well-positioned to thrive. SMEs looking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts can benefit from engaging in such procurement processes, gaining valuable experience and recognition within the public sector framework.

## Notice

The provision of Safe Underspecification Benchmark Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7d2cc6-abcd-4fb4-8440-118294d71b74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £426,200 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIGHT HORSE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 20:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7d2cc6-abcd-4fb4-8440-118294d71b74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7d2cc6-abcd-4fb4-8440-118294d71b74
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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