PS25226 - Research into appraisal methods for R&D spending
ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ · awarded 9 December 2025
Who
| Buyer | ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ Swindon |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
SQW Limited |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Research and development services and related consultancy services CPV 73000000 |
| Notice published | 16 December 2025 |
What it is for
***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement This specification resource is for research into the appraisal methods for R&D projects, including case studies, that will support DSIT's ongoing activities to create R&D supplementary guidance. This will enable DSIT to deliver recommendation 4 of the David Willetts review into business cases, which recommends producing supplementary guidance for the Green Book to support assessment of science and technology business cases
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