---
title: "UKRI-5401 Sciencewise & DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c35"
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# UKRI-5401 Sciencewise & DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c35

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-5401 Sciencewise & DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology," falling under the market research services category. This award notice pertains to a contract awarded through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and represents a limited procurement method. The contract location is Swindon, United Kingdom, within the region code UKK14. The contract was officially signed on 22 January 2026, marking the award stage of the process with an active contract value of £151,296.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in market research and evaluation consultancy services. With quality/technical aspects valued at 90% in award criteria, companies demonstrating robust experience in research and public dialogue initiatives will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The participation of Hopkins Van Mil: Creative Connections Ltd, an SME, as the successful supplier highlights the scope for small and medium-sized enterprises to become engaged in future procurements through similar DPS frameworks, fostering business growth in specialised consultancy services.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition****

United Kingdom Research and Innovation has a requirement for a Sciencewise and DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology. This call off contract has been sourced via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights DPS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Research and Innovation has a requirement for a Sciencewise and DSIT Public Dialogue on Engineering Biology. 
This call off contract has been sourced via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights DPS.

### Procurement Information

This opportunity was open to all the suppliers listed on the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research and Insights DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005755-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £151,296 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOPKINS VAN MIL: CREATIVE CONNECTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005755-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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