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title: "PS25281 - Economic Support - R&D Missions Accelerator Programme"
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# PS25281 - Economic Support - R&D Missions Accelerator Programme

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e240ce47-c555-4b6d-88ef-6e001f510e55

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the "PS25281 - Economic Support - R&D Missions Accelerator Programme", under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 30th April 2026, initially set to end on 31st March 2026 and now extended. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, following a mini competition under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. The awarded contract value has been increased by £15,000.00, totalling £110,540. The project location is Swindon, England, with a postal code SN2 1FL.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical support, particularly those experienced with Green Book methodology in business case development, and targeting the R&D sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable to compete in this procurement, which underscores opportunities for business growth and collaboration. KPMG LLP, a large-scale provider, has been awarded as the supplier for this contract, demonstrating the potential for established players to secure significant contracts in consultancy services within the public sector framework.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** **A variation has been carried out to increase the contract end date to 30th April 2026 and increase the value by PS15,000.00** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. The R&D Missions Accelerator Programme is looking to procure additional analytical support in the development of mini business cases following Green Book methodology for the R&D Missions Accelerator Programme'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee3319-5cf6-445e-9722-4b3f36573f38 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,540 |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 14:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee3319-5cf6-445e-9722-4b3f36573f38
- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee3319-5cf6-445e-9722-4b3f36573f38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee3319-5cf6-445e-9722-4b3f36573f38
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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