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PS24299 - Scoping exercise for RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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17 Dec 2024 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process under the title "PS24299 - Scoping exercise for RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator," within the research consultancy services category. This contract, valued at £24,400 GBP, was awarded through a competitive quotation exercise, specifically a limited procurement method suitable for below-threshold tenders, and has now reached the award stage. The process started with a tender period ending on 11 December 2024, the contract commenced on 12 December 2024, and it is set to conclude on 28 February 2025. The project's geographical focus is in the UK, correlating with the delivery address postal code SN2 1FL in Swindon. This notice specifies that the procurement exercise is not a call for competition but rather an award notice based on the predetermined competitive quotation process.

This procurement presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in research consultancy services, given their suitability indicated by the procurement details. The awarded project aims at a scoping exercise crucial for developing the RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator, implying a need for expertise in environmental research, sustainability, and innovative consultancy services. Firms with a strategic focus on supporting the UK's transition to net-zero can find this engagement beneficial for building a proven track record with distinguished bodies like the UK Research and Innovation - Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), represented by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, the lead buyer in this contract. The Design Council, serving as the awarded supplier, highlights the scope for similarly specialised consultancies to vie for future opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24299 - Scoping exercise for RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Competitive Quotation Exercise. Purchase order for a Scoping exercise for RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator for UKRI - AHRC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00abf95f-77cc-4b5f-b949-ee5385385688
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8f7140-49d0-4187-be7c-f78295edc0c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESIGN COUNCIL

Further Information

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