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title: "Cross Research Council Responsive Mode Pilot Scheme Evaluation"
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# Cross Research Council Responsive Mode Pilot Scheme Evaluation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c9d573b-0201-4320-8185-2ca5b0766f76

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process titled "Cross Research Council Responsive Mode Pilot Scheme Evaluation," categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). This procurement was conducted through a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), using a selective call-off procurement method. The contract is awarded to Technopolis Group Limited, an SME located in Brighton, East Sussex. The process reached the award update stage with a contract value increased to £255,150, running from 4th June 2024 to 30th June 2026, with services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The original contract end date was earlier set for 3rd April 2026, reflecting the initiative's real-time adaptability and learning approach.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs involved in research and consultancy services, as the procurement requirements align with responsive mode evaluation schemes. The engagement fosters substantial growth by allowing businesses to demonstrate their innovative evaluation methods, benefiting from working closely with the UKRI to refine their approach over two rounds. The contract's extension and increased value reflect the scheme's iterative learning nature, offering participating businesses the chance to influence key programme evaluations and contribute to policy shaping through actionable insights, thereby elevating their profile and expanding their market reach. Businesses adept in dynamic purchasing system frameworks and capable of delivering high-standard consultancy services will find this procurement ideal for expanding their operational capabilities and networking within the research community.

## 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 UKRI is committed to rigorous evaluation of all our key programmes. As a pilot scheme adopting a novel assessment approach, this is a learning process, and we are developing and delivering the scheme in real time and working closely with our colleagues and the research community to rapidly learn and apply lessons from the first round to the benefit of the second round. Variation 001 - Value and Time To increase contract value to PS255,150.00 To extend contract end date to 30th June 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04734752-24c3-4ec8-8ead-efd34ad36089 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,250 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 GROUP |

## 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 Mar 2026 at 15:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04734752-24c3-4ec8-8ead-efd34ad36089
- 4 Jun 2024 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04734752-24c3-4ec8-8ead-efd34ad36089

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04734752-24c3-4ec8-8ead-efd34ad36089
  4th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f76aa766-9a27-4553-8b5f-a20a58224397

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