---
title: "PS23376 - International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca4e2912-2fb4-45e6-a419-0f8a29fc7ae3"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca4e2912-2fb4-45e6-a419-0f8a29fc7ae3"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca4e2912-2fb4-45e6-a419-0f8a29fc7ae3.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca4e2912-2fb4-45e6-a419-0f8a29fc7ae3.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DESNZ"
published: "2024-12-18"
---

# PS23376 - International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca4e2912-2fb4-45e6-a419-0f8a29fc7ae3

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca4e2912-2fb4-45e6-a419-0f8a29fc7ae3)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca4e2912-2fb4-45e6-a419-0f8a29fc7ae3.json)

## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded the contract titled "PS23376 - International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)" under the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights Framework. This procurement, categorised under research and development services, covers a range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories. The procurement stage is at the award update, following a mini competition with the contract variations extending its term to 30th June 2025. The contract, valued at £361,950, initially began on 18th January 2024 and is managed by DSIT. Key dates include the procurement end date of 30th November 2023 and the final contract period extending to 30th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the research and development sector, particularly SMEs, to engage in a high-impact evaluation project. Companies with expertise in independent evaluations, value for money assessments, and international research collaborations are well-suited to benefit from this procurement. The ISPF initiative aims to foster international partnerships, providing scope for businesses to enhance their portfolios, establish new international collaborations, and contribute to strategic research priorities. Managed by DSIT and executed by leading UK research bodies, this tender underscores the importance of innovation and value-driven outcomes in public funding.

## Notice

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS23376 001 has extended the initial contract term from the 31st December 2024 to the 30th June 2025. The contract value remains unchanged. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights Framework. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is commissioning an independent evaluation of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) to provide evidence to understand how the scheme was delivered and experienced (through process evaluation), the extent to which the scheme achieved its stated longer-term impacts (impact evaluation) and represents value for money (VfM) to the public purse (VfM evaluation). ISPF is designed to enable potential and foster prosperity. It puts research and innovation at the heart of our international relationships, supporting UK researchers and innovators to work with peers around the world on the major themes of our time. The fund is managed by DSIT and delivered by a consortium of the UK's leading research and innovation bodies. The ISPF was developed to bring DSIT international funding, both Official Development Assistance (ODA) and non-ODA, under a single structure, enabling strategic alignment and coherence across the entire DSIT international funding portfolio.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a306b5cc-2813-4e96-b354-9dc4c3112d76 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,950 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| 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 | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 11:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a306b5cc-2813-4e96-b354-9dc4c3112d76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a306b5cc-2813-4e96-b354-9dc4c3112d76
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a096038b-1c93-46a5-a2bc-32ddf99dd3b5
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5738dda7-20ac-4c7a-984f-6ca7c4d4aef8
  n/a

## 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-ca4e2912-2fb4-45e6-a419-0f8a29fc7ae3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca4e2912-2fb4-45e6-a419-0f8a29fc7ae3.json.