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title: "UKRI-4974 Sciencewise and Nuffield Council on Bioethics public dialogue on the 14-day rule for human embryo research"
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# UKRI-4974 Sciencewise and Nuffield Council on Bioethics public dialogue on the 14-day rule for human embryo research

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05852e

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## Summary

The public procurement process under the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6126 culminated in an awarded contract by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). The contract is for evaluation consultancy services, specifically titled "UKRI-4974 Sciencewise and Nuffield Council on Bioethics public dialogue on the 14-day rule for human embryo research." This procurement, completed without prior publication of a call for competition, covered the entire United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender, and proceeding through a limited procurement method, the process has reached the 'Award' stage with the contract signed on 16th July 2025. UKRI, based in Swindon, serves as the buying organisation and has communicated through its Corporate Procurement team.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in market research and public dialogue facilitation. Given its focus on evaluation consultancy services within the realm of bioethics and public research, companies with expertise in research methodologies, ethical discussions, and public policy dialogue are well-positioned to benefit. Large organisations like Ipsos, which won the contract, corroborate the potential for significant business development. The contract value of £499,700 indicates a lucrative investment for companies aiming to establish a robust presence in both public sector collaborations and specialised consultancy services. Businesses with a strategic focus on ethical research and public engagement processes stand poised to gain substantially from such opportunities.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice following a further competition through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research & Insights agreement. The awarded contract is for the UK wide deliberative public dialogue on the 14 day rule for human embryo research

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice following a further competition through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research & Insights agreement. The awarded contract is for the UK wide deliberative public dialogue on the 14 day rule for human embryo research

### Procurement Information

This contract was competed and awarded through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) agreement RM6126.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047653-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £499,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047653-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=972431806
- https://www.ukri.org

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