--- title: "Knowledge exchange and adoption in UK public services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06be1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be1e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CABINET OFFICE" published: "2026-06-29" --- # Knowledge exchange and adoption in UK public services Buyer: CABINET OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06be1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be1e.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the Cabinet Office aims to explore how the UK government can support the exchange of knowledge and the adoption of best practices within its public services. This project is titled "Knowledge exchange and adoption in UK public services" and falls under the "Research and experimental development services" industry category. The initiative is in the planning stage, aiming to conduct a 6-month research project in late 2026/early 2027. The procurement process involves a preliminary market engagement phase, with a market engagement event scheduled for 6th July 2026. The potential procurement might use the Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS (RM6126), with the Cabinet Office based in London overseeing this process. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services focused on knowledge management, organisational development, and public sector innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability criteria. Businesses equipped to deliver insightful research, particularly those with experience in facilitating knowledge exchange and implementing successful frameworks within complex systems, stand to benefit substantially. The project aligns with government initiatives like the Test, Learn and Grow programme, which is dedicated to fostering innovative solutions and enhancing continuous learning and improvement across the public sector. Engaging in this tender could enable firms to contribute to impactful government strategies while building their portfolio and credibility in the public sector landscape. ## Notice The Cabinet Office and No10 Delivery Unit are exploring how government can support the exchange of learning and the successful adoption of smart practice across the UK's public services. The requirement is still being developed, and this preliminary market engagement will be used to understand market interest and capacity to deliver a 6-month research project in late 2026/early 2027 and to help refine the final requirement. A potential requirement may involve conducting an evidence review of approaches to knowledge exchange in complex systems, with a focus on knowledge which supports the practical process of adoption; and producing recommendations for government to accelerate adoption (e.g. through the use of targeted incentives, capability-building and accountability frameworks) across the public sector, drawing from international examples as well as evidence from the private sector. This research will support the government's Test, Learn and Grow programme - which looks to design, test and scale innovative solutions to complex challenges, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement - and No10 Delivery Unit, which aims to turn policy into real-world impact that is felt by the public whilst supporting the adoption of delivery best practice across government. This notice is not a call for competition, does not formally commence a procurement process, and is issued solely for the purpose of gathering information and insight from the market. It is likely that the existing Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS (RM6126) will be used for any future procurement. If you would like to attend a Market Engagement Event please advise by email by Monday 6 July. ### Planning Information It is likely that the existing Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS (RM6126) will be used. Please email by the engagement deadline if you wish to attend a Market Engagement Event. This will consist of a virtual event via Google Meet. This session will provide further detail on the draft requirement and offer an opportunity for feedback to help refine the final requirement. This market engagement event will be followed by direct engagement with select suppliers, subject to interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060560-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2026 at 07:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060560-2026 - 26 Jun 2026 at 11:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060304-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060560-2026 29th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060304-2026 26th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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