---
title: "PS26126 - Evaluation of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of fees for postgraduate research training"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1e921c6-a0fb-4975-bb2c-b116fe1af78f"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1e921c6-a0fb-4975-bb2c-b116fe1af78f"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1e921c6-a0fb-4975-bb2c-b116fe1af78f.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1e921c6-a0fb-4975-bb2c-b116fe1af78f.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-09"
---

# PS26126 - Evaluation of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of fees for postgraduate research training

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1e921c6-a0fb-4975-bb2c-b116fe1af78f

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1e921c6-a0fb-4975-bb2c-b116fe1af78f)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1e921c6-a0fb-4975-bb2c-b116fe1af78f.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "PS26126 - Evaluation of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of fees for postgraduate research training," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. Categorised under research and development services, this procurement was part of a selective method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS). The process, marked as complete, reached the award stage on 7th July 2026, with the associated notice published on 9th July 2026. The award was given to SQW Limited, to be carried out from 13th July 2026 to 26th February 2027, with the project primarily located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the research and development consultancy sector. It is particularly beneficial for firms specialising in economic evaluations of educational fees or similar services. With a contract valued at £91,062, it signals a lucrative prospect for businesses aiming to expand their expertise and influence within postgraduate research environments. Although the winning supplier, SQW Limited, is a large-scale enterprise, the procurement process accommodates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an inclusive opportunity for diverse industry players seeking to enhance their portfolio and competitive edge in the UK educational consultancy market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement Evaluation of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of fees for postgraduate research training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db64a00f-749d-4881-8cfd-80dcb6bdf0e2 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,062 |
| 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 | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db64a00f-749d-4881-8cfd-80dcb6bdf0e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db64a00f-749d-4881-8cfd-80dcb6bdf0e2
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1e921c6-a0fb-4975-bb2c-b116fe1af78f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1e921c6-a0fb-4975-bb2c-b116fe1af78f.json.