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title: "PS25115 - Evaluation of Innovate UK's Fund Activities"
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# PS25115 - Evaluation of Innovate UK's Fund Activities

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bca3164-7570-47e6-9ff6-4cae99a7603e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS25115 - Evaluation of Innovate UK's Fund Activities" has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of Innovate UK - UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). The contract focuses on research and development services, specifically consultancy, classified under CPV code 73000000. The services are to be delivered at the postal code SN2 1FF in Swindon, England. The contract, awarded to IPSOS Research Ltd, spans from 1st January 2025 to 30th April 2025. Notably, this procurement adopted a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, with the total contract value amounting to £93,233. The procurement stage is 'Award', indicating that the contract has been fully executed as of 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses that specialise in research and development services and related consultancy. IPSOS Research Ltd, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), demonstrates that other SMEs could successfully compete for similar contracts, fostering growth and expansion within this niche industry. As the procurement process was concluded through a direct single tender action, businesses with strong industry expertise and the capacity to deliver specified services efficiently would be prime candidates for such opportunities. This contract exemplifies the potential within public procurement to integrate expertise and foster significant business development among SMEs in the consultancy and research domains.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Evaluation of Innovate UK's Fund Activities for Innovate UK - UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) REF. OJEU-CR17066INN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a25937c-cd22-4468-8c3d-d31ea949dbce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,233 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,233 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 | IPSOS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 10:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a25937c-cd22-4468-8c3d-d31ea949dbce
- 2 May 2025 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a25937c-cd22-4468-8c3d-d31ea949dbce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a25937c-cd22-4468-8c3d-d31ea949dbce
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/498e846c-0750-4aff-96e6-c00af2ca5647

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