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title: "ERC Research and Related Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c050"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# ERC Research and Related Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c050

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located in London, has concluded a procurement process titled "ERC Research and Related Services," focusing on research services within the public authority - central government sector. The contract was awarded to the University of Warwick, situated in Coventry, to provide on-call research services supporting the Enterprise Research Centre’s activities and other partner entities. This direct procurement process, conducted below threshold without competition, was completed as of 30th June 2026. The contract period spans from 30th June 2026 to 30th October 2026, with a value of £65,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services wishing to engage with government projects that focus on SME growth and innovation. Given the nature of the work, research institutions and consultancy firms with capabilities in providing high-quality research and analytical services would be ideally suited to participate in such contracts. The partnership with a significant public authority positions this as a lucrative opportunity for enterprises aiming to enhance their portfolio and expertise in collaboration with governmental bodies.

## Notice

The Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) is an academic research centre based in the University of Warwick that conducts research on growth and innovation of SMEs. This contract with the University of Warwick is for on-call research services. It is to support ERC's ongoing capability and activities in partnership with DSIT. It is a sister agreement to similar contracts with the Department of Business and Trade, Innovate UK, the British Business Bank, and the Intellectual Property Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061326-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061326-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061326-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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