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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_03 Metascience Framework Call Off

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 May 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently concluded the awarding stage of a tender titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_03 Metascience Framework Call Off." This procurement process falls under the industry category of Research consultancy services and is conducted from Swindon, United Kingdom, primarily servicing the South West region. The tender, identified by its ID BIP950755812, was initiated as a call-off contract under framework UKRI-3994, with an award made to RAND Europe Community Interest Company. The contract period commenced on 24th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2025, with a total contract value of £96,950. The procurement stage is now complete, and the redacted contract documents are expected to be available within 30 days on the UKRI website.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy services, especially those capable of delivering specialized metascience research. While the contract was awarded to a large-scale organisation, the framework call-off nature of the tender suggests potential future opportunities for businesses aiming to partner or subcontract. organisations with expertise in science, research analytics, and innovation could benefit from engaging with UKRI's initiatives. Though this particular procurement did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, maintaining a collaborative approach with awarded large organisations like RAND Europe could open growth avenues in this high-value research sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_03 Metascience Framework Call Off

Notice Description

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Other 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-b5fd17-1ade0207-c3d5-48d2-9410-f597b6d20e2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6714319f-e2da-4267-8c5e-5b3afe7d21ad
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
£96,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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