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title: "PS24318 - Review of research community practice and funder expectations for research data management plans"
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# PS24318 - Review of research community practice and funder expectations for research data management plans

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05632f

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), focuses on the review of research community practices and funder expectations for research data management plans (DMPs). The tender was conducted via an open competition process below the threshold, managed using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Located in Swindon, UKRI, a public authority within the central government, sought suppliers to support the development of a new research data policy. The related contract has now been awarded, with Research Consulting Limited selected as the supplier, and spans from 6th October 2025 to 29th December 2025. The procurement focused mainly on services related to market and economic research.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies in the market and economic research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specializing in research and development services. The selection process emphasized the supplier's ability to deliver technical excellence, accounting for 80% of the evaluation criteria, with the remaining 20% focused on price. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Research Consulting Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given their capacity to adapt and tailor solutions to niche requirements, promoting business growth within the dynamic sector of public research policy formulation.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 28th August 2025 at 11:00 am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI is seeking a supplier to review current UKRI and wider research sector approaches to research data management plans (DMPs), to inform the development of its new research data policy. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2225.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069249-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,150 |

## 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 LIMITED; UKRI |
| 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 | RESEARCH CONSULTING |

## 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
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 10:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069249-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 12:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047644-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 14:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041736-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069249-2025
  29th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047644-2025
  11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041736-2025
  21st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3274
  PS24318 - ITQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3275
  PS24318 - ITQQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3276
  PS24318 - NDA1.1 Non Disclosure Contract
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3277
  PS24318 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3278
  PS24318 - AW4.1 UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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