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title: "PS25381 - Framework for Technology Assessment"
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# PS25381 - Framework for Technology Assessment

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fadf21a-dd2f-45f2-969f-7e3092f0e914

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for the "PS25381 - Framework for Technology Assessment." This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services, with the procurement stage tagged as "Award." The procurement was conducted under the PS22410 - Futures Framework via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project involves creating an actionable report for GO-Science to identify technology-agnostic scenarios requiring early government intervention. The award notice was published on 3rd February 2026, with a contract period from 3rd February 2026 to 31st March 2026, covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic planning and government policy advisory. The tender is well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering them a platform to contribute to policy formation and showcase their capabilities in strategic assessment. Companies like RAND Europe Community Interest Company, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for larger organisations to participate as well. This procurement process can help businesses cement relationships with government bodies and expand their portfolio in technology assessment and strategic decision-making arenas.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the PS22410 - Futures Framework. Brief Description of Requirement GO-Science requires an actionable report that sets out technology-agnostic scenarios (or paradigms) where early government intervention is necessary. Each scenario should help policy teams quickly recognise the strategic interest at stake and the decision point facing government supported by real-world examples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dbcfded-8abd-40ac-8726-76d6dd58d765 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,762 |
| 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 1LF |
| 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 | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dbcfded-8abd-40ac-8726-76d6dd58d765

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dbcfded-8abd-40ac-8726-76d6dd58d765
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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