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title: "Public Sector Reform (PSR) Test and Learn Wave One"
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# Public Sector Reform (PSR) Test and Learn Wave One

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5220d2c-d38c-4cb2-a4d9-2f405b4b52df

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has concluded the procurement process for the "Public Sector Reform (PSR) Test and Learn Wave One," focusing on research services in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the services industry and was carried out through a single tender action above the threshold. The tender involved temporary staffing of researchers for an eight-week period to support the PSR Innovation Fund. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 19th March 2025. The project, valued at £165,600, started on 19th March and concluded on 28th March 2025. The Cabinet Office, located in London, acted as the buying organisation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with a capability to offer innovative insights into public service reforms. Although the procurement method did not actively encourage participation from SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises like BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS LTD have secured the contract, highlighting opportunities for established organisations with significant expertise. Business users capable of delivering high-quality research services aimed at facilitating innovative governmental projects might find similar future tenders beneficial for business expansion and strategic partnerships with public sector entities.

## Notice

The Public Service Reform (PSR) Innovation Fund requires temporary staffing of researchers over an 8 week period that will facilitate the initiation of Wave 1 of the Innovation Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14f9f64-7160-47e6-8d97-1266c8f86f87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single tender action (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,600 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14f9f64-7160-47e6-8d97-1266c8f86f87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14f9f64-7160-47e6-8d97-1266c8f86f87
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/084d737a-9d9d-499f-85a4-e412103884cb

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