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title: "UKRI-5604 BGS - Provision of desktop analysis and market research services - Phase 2 - Common Ground Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe52"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-30"
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# UKRI-5604 BGS - Provision of desktop analysis and market research services - Phase 2 - Common Ground Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fe52

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) aims to facilitate the "UKRI-5604 BGS - Provision of desktop analysis and market research services - Phase 2 - Common Ground Project". This process, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, falls under the services category and was executed using a "direct" procurement method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition". The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" stage, with Difference Engine Marketing Ltd having been awarded the contract, valued at £51,730.21 net (£62,076.25 gross). The contract was signed on the 18th of December 2025, and the implementation period is from the 5th of January 2026 to the 31st of August 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in market research services, as they align well with the project's needs for comprehensive desktop analysis and research capabilities. Businesses equipped with expertise in delivering high-quality market research insights, especially those familiar with working on similar public projects, would have been well-suited for competing in this tender. The project encourages involvement from businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector, thereby enhancing their growth potential and market presence.

## Notice

As part of the BGS Common Ground Project, UKRI has appointed a supplier to provide Desktop Analysis and Market Research services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086489-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,730 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | DIFFERENCE ENGINE MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 15:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086489-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086489-2025
  30th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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