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title: "PS25023 - Evaluation of the Commissioning Stage of the UKRI Creating Opportunities Trial Accelerator and Evaluation Development Funds and Development of the Programme's Evaluation Framework"
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# PS25023 - Evaluation of the Commissioning Stage of the UKRI Creating Opportunities Trial Accelerator and Evaluation Development Funds and Development of the Programme's Evaluation Framework

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea67

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a public procurement process for the contract titled "PS25023 - Evaluation of the Commissioning Stage of the UKRI Creating Opportunities Trial Accelerator and Evaluation Development Funds and Development of the Programme's Evaluation Framework." This procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, falls under the industry category of "Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services" and is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender was completed through a limited competition procurement method, with key dates including the contract start date on 4th March 2025 and end date on 30th June 2025. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract being awarded on 3rd March 2025 and the details notice published on 7th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services and consultancy, especially those looking to expand their portfolio by engaging in a high-profile project with a prominent public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SQW LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business suited to such opportunities. The awarded contract, valued at £58,095.60 gross, focuses on the evaluation of the commissioning stage of UKRI's specific initiatives, providing valuable insight and growth potential for businesses specialising in evaluation frameworks and development funds.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of an Evaluation of the Commissioning Stage of the UKRI Creating Opportunities Trial Accelerator and Evaluation Development Funds and Development of the Programme's Evaluation Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008310-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,413 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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

- 7 Mar 2025 at 10:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008310-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008310-2025
  7th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sqw.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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