# PS26185 Research Security Learning Landscape and Capability Development: Market Assessment and Strategic Research

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DSIT](/buyers/dsit/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
- Award value: £110,892
- Tender value: £110,892
- Award date: 22 October 2026
- Published: 4 November 2026
- Contract start: 26 October 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 293b575b-fd44-4948-ba7b-781578be878a-920492
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-045ab1df-6965-4477-b801-a7716cadcd64

## Description

\*\*\*\*\* THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION \*\*\*\*\* This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM62126 - GCA Research and Insights DPS\. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology \(DSIT\) is seeking to understand: the current research security learning landscape across UK higher education, the capability needs of different roles and institutions, and how a coherent, sustainable learning offer could be designed, delivered and funded\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/293b575b-fd44-4948-ba7b-781578be878a-920492)