Scope
Reference
UKRI-5033
Description
UKRI-5033 Distributed System of Scientific Collections (DiSSCo) UK Evaluation - A comprehensive, independent, and rigorous evaluation of the DiSSCo UK Programme, assessing its delivery, impact, effectiveness, and future readiness.
Contract 1. UKRI-5033 UKRI-5033 Distributed System of Scientific Collection (DiSSCo) UK Evaluation
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,244,600 excluding VAT
- £1,493,520 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 15 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2036
- 10 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
2+2+3 Year Options for extension.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Total contract length not to exceed 10 years.
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
ICF Consulting Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMCX-8669-QQLD
62 Threadneedle Street, London
London
EC2R 8HP
United Kingdom
Email: sales@icf.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI-5033 UKRI-5033 Distributed System of Scientific Collection (DiSSCo) UK Evaluation
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Corporate Procurement Team
Telephone: +44 (0) 793298902
Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government