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PS26195 - Futures Procurement Framework

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 16:42.

Opportunity overview

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 12th October 2026 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS), on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), wishes to establish an Open Framework to enable policymakers to identify and procure Futures-related services and capability development opportunities quickly and cost-effectively. The Futures Procurement Framework is a register of consultants and researchers that can be called upon by HM Government (HMG) Departments and Agencies and UK public bodies (those listed in Annex B) to support conducting work to think strategically about the long-term future (herein called Futures) and further developing these capabilities in government. The key areas of expertise needed are: • Services for describing and explaining the characteristics of a policy area (including trend and driver analysis, and systems analysis) or issue (including associated risks and opportunities) • Services for describing what the future might be like • Services for developing and testing policies and strategies, and related decisions, particularly for their robustness and resilience • Services for developing Futures capability within the Civil Service (including skills related to the above activities) • Services for convening or engaging a diverse range of stakeholders (citizen and expert voices) in futures work • Services, expertise and data gathering and visualisation related to specific fields (including, but not limited to, specific scientific and technological, social and economic fields) Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This Futures Procurement Framework will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2793

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1£9m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PS26195
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities, innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: https://www.uksbs.co.uk/clients/

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
The Contracting Authority is procuring the Framework Agreement for use across all Government departments. A full list of departments eligible to utilise this Framework can be found within Annex B.
Description
The Contracting Authority will be able to choose between undertaking a Direct Award or Call-Off competition in order to appoint Suppliers to specific requirements. Full details of how the Framework will operate can be found within the PS26195 - Futures Procurement Framework - Request for Proposal attachment
Open Framework Scheme End Date
3 Jan 2033, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
12 Oct 2026, 11:00

Enquiry period

Ends
12 Oct 2026, 10:00

Expected award period

Ends
10 Dec 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,800,000
Amount
9,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PROJ1.1 - Skills and Capability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
PROJ1.2 - Flexibility and innovation in horizon scanning and delivering long-term future-focused work

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
PROJ1.3 - Communication Skills

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
PROJ1.4 - Project Management

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
PROJ1.5 - Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
4 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 Jan 2033, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
A-21709
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
PS26195 - Futures Procurement Framework - Request for Proposal - RFP
Format
application/pdf
Entry 3
Id
A-21710
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Annex A - Indicative Supplier Specialisms Form
Format
application/octet-stream
Entry 4
Id
A-21712
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Annex C - Pre-Market Engagement slides and clarification questions and answers
Format
application/zip
Entry 5
Id
A-21713
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
PS26195 - Futures Procurement Framework - Request for Proposal - RFPQ
Format
application/pdf
Entry 6
Id
A-21711
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Annex B - UK Government Departments and UK public bodies with access
Format
application/pdf
Entry 7
Id
087219-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
15 Sept 2026, 11:35
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Id
GB-PPON-PVWZ-3216-PVQL

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVWZ-3216-PVQL

Address

Street Address
22 Whitehall
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2EG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
UKSBS
Id
GB-PPON-PMPN-7535-GNTG
Role Details
Procurement Partner

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMPN-7535-GNTG

Address

Street Address
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN2 1FF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK14

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1A 2EG · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

5 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

5 VERSIONS
  1. 062060-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 067233-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 070969-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 082385-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 087219-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·