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title: "PS25062 - Business Support - Early-Stage Technology Companies and Start-Ups"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515bc"
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published: "2025-05-16"
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# PS25062 - Business Support - Early-Stage Technology Companies and Start-Ups

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515bc

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process titled "PS25062 - Business Support - Early-Stage Technology Companies and Start-Ups". This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy, as well as research and development. The contract was awarded on 9th May 2025 and is set to run until the end of the year, 31st December 2025. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, geared toward supporting early-stage technology enterprises that are primarily in the UK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and support services tailored to emerging technology companies. Firms that possess capabilities in nurturing early-stage technology businesses, particularly those engaged in intensive R&D and those less than five years old, would find this contract conducive for growth. The procurement process was competitive yet targeted, suggesting a niche but promising market for SMEs and consultancies with expertise in aiding nascent tech ventures. Ashby House Ltd, an SME from London, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar-sized enterprises to penetrate this market.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement We are seeking organisations that have the capacity, capability and expertise to deliver a support programme tailored for businesses that fit the following profile: * Early-stage technology businesses working intensively on R&D and commercial approach. * Generally, less than 5 years old * Pre-revenue and often running their own business for the first time. * Generally, employ fewer than 5 people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022182-2025 |
| 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 | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,004 |

## 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 | ASHBY HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 11:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022182-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022182-2025
  16th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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