Award

PS24330 - Market Research Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

21 Feb 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the award of a contract for market research services. The procurement, titled "PS24330 - Market Research Services," falls under the industry category of Market Research Services (CPV code 79310000). The contract pertains to services to be delivered in France. The procurement reached the award stage on 21st February 2025 after a competitive quotation exercise below the threshold. The contract period started on 30th January 2025 and will end on 28th March 2025, with an awarded contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in France. Although the procurement favoured a large-scale supplier, TerraWatch Space SARL, small and medium enterprises could consider positioning themselves for similar future opportunities by focusing on offering competitive quotes and enhancing specialised capabilities. This competitive quotation procurement method highlights the importance of maintaining exceptional service quality and cost-effectiveness in bids.

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Notice Title

PS24330 - Market Research Services

Notice Description

Award notice for the supply of Market Research Services for UKRI- STFC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12c79659-4b87-447c-ba8f-ed5aa0e0db40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95736288-8e26-43a3-be93-1182abfb21a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 1FF
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

TERRAWATCH SPACE

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