---
title: "PS26195 - New Futures Procurement Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c1fb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# PS26195 - New Futures Procurement Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1fb

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is preparing a new procurement framework titled "PS26195 - New Futures Procurement Framework", which focuses on the provision of research and development consultancy services. This framework, set to replace the existing PCR15 Framework nearing completion, is in the planning stage. It offers a strategic register of Futures practitioners to support UK public bodies, including HMG departments and agencies. The procurement process is rooted in London, with support from UK Shared Business Services located in Swindon. Key dates include the future notice date set for 1st September 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2027 and concluding on 29th October 2032, with potential renewal extending until October 2033. The expected gross value of this framework is £10,800,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those offering consultancy services. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the framework's provision for easy identification and procurement of futures services. Businesses focusing on strategic work and those looking to collaborate with government bodies to expand their futures expertise will find this framework beneficial. Participating in this procurement process will enable businesses to strengthen networks within UK government circles and further develop their capabilities in supporting long-term strategic initiatives.

## Notice

Establishment of a new framework to replace preivous PCR15 Framework of which is nearing compleation This is to inform the market of the planned re-tender of the Government Office for Science (GO-Science) owned Futures Procurement Framework, to ensure continued access to these critical services. The Framework will be a register of Futures practitioners from which HMG departments, Agencies and UK public bodies can quickly, and at low cost, identify and procure futures services to support longer-term strategic work and further develop these capabilities in government; ultimately creating better connections with external Futures expertise and building a stronger network of Futures practitioners within UK government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062060-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 29 Oct 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 08:46 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062060-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062060-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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