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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_04 Metascience Framework Call Off

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 May 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation for a project titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_04 Metascience Framework Call Off," focusing on research consultancy services. This contract falls under the services category and is specifically geared towards the location in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage for this contract has been completed, with the award stage taking place on 18th April 2025 and publication of the award notice on 16th May 2025. The contract runs from 21st April 2025 until 31st October 2025. The project's financial value is £135,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly larger enterprises like the awarded supplier, RAND Europe Community Interest Company. By participating in such frameworks, businesses can establish enduring relationships with prominent organisations like UKRI, potentially securing long-term, high-value contracts. Companies suited for this opportunity are those with strong capabilities in delivering specialised research services and who are equipped to meet the detailed requirements set out by UKRI in the scientific and innovation sectors.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_04 Metascience Framework Call Off

Notice Description

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12e3cf67-4a53-42ff-ada6-2272a96bcc27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171c8bf5-aeda-430c-b3fa-6951df7ff4bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£135,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
NERC procurement Team
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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