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title: "Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation Impact Evaluation"
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# Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation Impact Evaluation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbc44f2f-9482-4b7f-9282-a5ba59f3e32e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation Impact Evaluation" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This award notice pertains to a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, with an end date to the tender period on 1st December 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services, encompassing advanced digital technologies such as supercomputing, data science, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. It is situated in the United Kingdom, and the contract will be active from 19th January 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off, and is currently in the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Technopolis Limited on 12th January 2026 for a value of £137,450.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in digital and technological innovation, particularly those focused on research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could greatly benefit from participating due to the emphasis on advanced digital technologies and the need to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of technological investments. The requirement aligns with businesses capable of providing R&D and consultancy services, especially those experienced with governmental or public sector contexts. Such an engagement not only aids in expanding a business's portfolio in digital innovation but also solidifies partnerships within the public sector and potentially opens doors to future collaborations in the growing domain of digital transformation.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement STFC Hartree Centre wishes to understand the impact of its investment in advancing the adoption of digital technologies including supercomputing, data science, artificial intelligence and quantum computing through our industry engagement. HNCDI supports R&D projects alongside our training and upskilling programme for UK industry and public sector partners and the wider digital technologies landscape. The evidence collected for this evaluation will be used to present to internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate the breadth of impact generated by the HNCDI programme and to test the assumptions made in the original business case. In line with the Magenta Book, the report and any case studies or visual material produced as part of this evaluation will be made publicly available at the discretion of STFC Hartree Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d4d614c-d82f-4eab-a191-21aeaefc5018 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,450 |
| 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 | 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

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d4d614c-d82f-4eab-a191-21aeaefc5018

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d4d614c-d82f-4eab-a191-21aeaefc5018
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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