Scope
Reference
PS25062
Description
***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
We are seeking organisations that have the capacity, capability and expertise to deliver a support programme tailored for businesses that fit the following profile:
• Early-stage technology businesses working intensively on R&D and commercial approach.
• Generally, less than 5 years old
• Pre-revenue and often running their own business for the first time.
• Generally, employ fewer than 5 people.
Contract 1. PS25062 - Business Support - Early-Stage Technology Companies and Start-Ups
Supplier
Contract value
- £24,004 excluding VAT
- £28,804.80 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 May 2025
Contract dates
- 9 May 2025 to 31 December 2025
- 7 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Ashby House Ltd
124 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
United Kingdom
Email: b.partridge@ashby-house.com
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. PS25062 - Business Support - Early-Stage Technology Companies and Start-Ups
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@ukri.org
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Shared Service Provider
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon