Planning

PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - PIN

  • The Department for Science Innovation and Technology

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-002494

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04d5fa

Published 24 January 2025, 11:38am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology

100 Parliament Street

London

SW1A 2BQ

Contact

Nicola Turner

Email

professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

UK Shared Business Services

Polaris House

Swindon

Contact

Nicola Turner

Email

professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK14 - Swindon

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.uksbs.co.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - PIN

Reference number

PS25001

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 73110000 - Research services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Description

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology will shortly be going to market for the Services detailed below an in the supporting Contracts Finder link and attachment.

Prior to this procurement being launched, we want to provide interested suppliers with the indicative scope, and where interested, the opportunity to provide responses to the questions contained within the supporting attachment which will help to ensure that our specification contains all necessary detail to allow bidders to respond.

Background

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) works to accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, ensure that new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK and drive forward a modern digital government for the benefit of its citizens.

These goals, like many of the shared goals of government, requires robust scientific research and advice to enable greater evidence-based decision-making.

Therefore, DSIT is proposing a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for government to more effectively procure a range of scientific services from specialist suppliers. The intention is to allow policy teams working across government departments and Arms-Length Bodies (ALBs) the opportunity to access cutting-edge research, scientific advice and services from relevant experts to support delivery of government aims.

For further details please review the Contracts finder notice and supporting attachment: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/39f399e5-b059-49b5-9d69-1225acb1fc5f?origin=SearchResults&p=1

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73111000 - Research laboratory services
  • 73120000 - Experimental development services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Description

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology will shortly be going to market for the Services detailed below an in the supporting Contracts Finder link and attachment.

Prior to this procurement being launched, we want to provide interested suppliers with the indicative scope, and where interested, the opportunity to provide responses to the questions contained within the supporting attachment which will help to ensure that our specification contains all necessary detail to allow bidders to respond.

Background

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) works to accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, ensure that new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK and drive forward a modern digital government for the benefit of its citizens.

These goals, like many of the shared goals of government, requires robust scientific research and advice to enable greater evidence-based decision-making.

Therefore, DSIT is proposing a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for government to more effectively procure a range of scientific services from specialist suppliers. The intention is to allow policy teams working across government departments and Arms-Length Bodies (ALBs) the opportunity to access cutting-edge research, scientific advice and services from relevant experts to support delivery of government aims.

For further details please review the Contracts finder notice and supporting attachment: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/39f399e5-b059-49b5-9d69-1225acb1fc5f?origin=SearchResults&p=1

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

17 February 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes