Award

Levelling up Sandpit

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Dec 2023 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) recently awarded a contract titled "Levelling up Sandpit" to The Collective Facilitation Ltd for research and development services. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold, and the contract value is £18,120 GBP. The tender process concluded, and the contract period runs from January 12, 2024, to January 25, 2024. The buying organization, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, based in SWINDON, England, was the contract recipient.

This procurement opportunity for the Levelling up Sandpit project presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research and development sector to engage in business growth. Businesses offering consultancy services in the field of research and development may find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities. The contract value and terms provide a feasible opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the specified industry category of goods.

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Notice Title

Levelling up Sandpit

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Facilitators to convene a Levelling Up Sandpit. This procurement has been concluded as a competitive quotation (below threshold)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11034254-73b7-4b13-9f27-41ce0539345e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc36babe-0c14-43bd-a8d1-6b3d6ff5b1d1
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2024 - 25 Jan 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

THE COLLECTIVE FACILITATION

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