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    ContractsUK-Wide Research and Innovation Public Engagement Programme
    Awarded contract

    UK-Wide Research and Innovation Public Engagement Programme

    Awarded
    £3.3m
    Published 30 Sept 2026

    Commission a supplier to deliver a six-year UK-wide public engagement programme that celebrates research and innovation while prioritising participation from young people and underrepresented communities.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 30 Sept 2026· 2 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £3.3m
    Published 30 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £3,297,384
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • BS
      British Science Association
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 weeks ago.

    30 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    UKRI is seeking a supplier to deliver a comprehensive six-year public engagement programme celebrating research and innovation (R&I) across the UK. The programme aims to increase public awareness and participation in R&I, with particular focus on engaging young people and underrepresented groups in science and research. The successful supplier must deliver all five integrated work packages: (1) coordinated UK-wide activities showcasing R&I through co-produced local and regional initiatives targeting young people and minoritised communities; (2) grant programmes supporting community-led events and school activities for underrepresented groups; (3) deliberative dialogue sessions with young people to capture their perspectives on R&I and influence decision-making; (4) knowledge-sharing support connecting the programme with science museums, knowledge festivals, science centres and similar organisations; and (5) comprehensive evaluation (formative and summative) to identify and disseminate effective informal engagement practices. This is a full-service contract requiring the selected supplier to manage all components of the programme.

    Track record

    28 awards · 23 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 28 contracts to 23 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Energy Systems Catapult service Ltd5× · 18%
    2. Puntios Ltd2× · 7%
    3. Automated Building & Energy Controls Ltd1× · 4%
    4. Creative Economy Team Ltd1× · 4%
    5. ERF 2027 Limited1× · 4%
    6. DLA Piper1× · 4%

    +17 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05808d

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