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title: "PS26246 - Evaluator for a deliberative public dialogue project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077dc4"
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# PS26246 - Evaluator for a deliberative public dialogue project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077dc4

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) commissioned evaluation consultancy for a deliberative public dialogue project. The requirement is for an evaluator to assess the project; the published description does not explain the dialogue topic, evaluation design or specific outputs. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf. The awarded work is recorded as being delivered in the United Kingdom, without a more precise delivery location. This is a single-lot services contract, classified as evaluation consultancy (CPV 79419000).

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. UKRI selected URSUS CONSULTING LIMITED through a below-threshold limited competition. The award was made on 9 September 2026 and the contract was signed that day. The contract runs from 9 September 2026 to 31 March 2028. Its value is £21,673 excluding VAT, or £26,007.60 including VAT. The process comprised one lot, awarded to URSUS CONSULTING LIMITED. The available procurement details do not set out evaluation weightings or the criteria used to compare suppliers.

This award shows UKRI’s demand for external evaluation expertise in a deliberative public dialogue project, procured through a limited competition and delivered by a specialist consultancy. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to demonstrate the ability to evaluate public dialogue work and provide relevant consultancy expertise. The selected supplier is a small or medium-sized enterprise, indicating that this contract was delivered by an SME rather than requiring a large corporate provider. The project description gives no further detail on subject matter, evaluation methods or required credentials, so the demonstrated opportunity is specifically evaluation consultancy for UKRI’s public dialogue work, rather than general research or communications services.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an Evaluator for a deliberative public dialogue project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092455-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,673 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URSUS Consulting Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092455-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092455-2026
  30th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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