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title: "PS25367 Analysis of English University Research Capabilities"
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# PS25367 Analysis of English University Research Capabilities

Buyer: UK SBS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fd9d963-6243-4a19-ad84-a4c13cc1e6db

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## Summary

The contracting process, led by UK SBS, involves the analysis of English university research capabilities under the tender titled "PS25367 Analysis of English University Research Capabilities." This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically under research and development services and related consultancy services. It is relevant to parties across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others. The process was carried out through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS DPS RM6126 - Research and Insights. The tender reached the award stage on 5th May 2026, with Elsevier B.V. contracted to deliver the required services from 6th May 2026 to 21st December 2026, valued at £65,500.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with a strong focus on research and development services, to engage in a high-profile project with UK Research and Innovation. It highlights the beneficial roles that universities and other educational institutions play in identifying expertise and enhancing sectoral resilience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurements, which can bolster their credentials by providing critical insights and data analysis capabilities supportive of research efforts across United Kingdom Higher Education Providers (HEPs) and related entities.

## Notice

This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6126 - Research and Insights. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to provide Research England with comprehensive evidence on research capabilities across UK HEPs and other institutions as specified, identify concentrations of expertise, assess vulnerability, and highlight concentrations of capabilities in order to better understand sectoral resilience and vulnerability and inform future evidence work in this space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcd3c8bb-10a1-43b8-af54-e8f539350b52 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,500 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcd3c8bb-10a1-43b8-af54-e8f539350b52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcd3c8bb-10a1-43b8-af54-e8f539350b52
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

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