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title: "GOTT Evaluation 2.2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a7d"
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published: "2026-03-03"
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# GOTT Evaluation 2.2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a7d

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located in London, is overseeing a procurement process titled "GOTT Evaluation 2.2," aiming to secure expertise in evaluation and technology transfer services. This contract falls under the services category with a focus on research services, indicated by CPV classification 73110000. The procurement method employed is direct and below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition. The process is currently at the contract award stage with the contract being signed on 22 December 2025, and it is due to conclude on 17 April 2026, with a possible extension. The involved supplier is SQW ltd, an SME based in Oxford.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in research and technology transfer to showcase their capabilities on a high-profile government project. Given that this contract is below the threshold and was awarded without competition, it provides significant opportunities for smaller businesses to secure government contracts in niche service areas. Companies with expertise in innovation evaluation and technological transfer solutions will find themselves suitably positioned for similar future tenders, expanding their scope and contributing to governmental strategic mandates. The possibility of contract renewal further offers prolonged engagement and stability for the successful supplier.

## Notice

The Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) is a delivery unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). GOTT sought an external supplier with the relevant expertise (including evaluation and innovation/technology transfer) and skills to deliver the next phase of the Whole GOTT evaluation (Phase 2.2). This phase will take place in Q3/Q4 FY2025/26 (Oct / Nov 25 to Mar 26).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018888-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,470 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 12:21 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018888-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 12:20 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018886-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 20:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005063-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018888-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018886-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005063-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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