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UKRI CS20256 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Jun 2020 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has initiated the tender titled "UKRI CS20256 ACCORD Platform Professional Services." This contract, classified under research and development consultancy services, is located in England and it serves the urgent needs of COVID-19 response efforts. The procurement method employed is a direct approach through a single tender action due to its below-threshold value of £150,000. The tender period ended on 30 April 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1 May 2020 and concluding on 30 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to essential COVID-19 research initiatives. Businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in clinical research and drug discovery, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses expand their portfolios and enhance their visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI CS20256 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

Notice Description

This contract is for support and Professional Services for the ACCORD drug discovery platform towards the National and International COVID-19 response. This contract is being entered into at the urgent request of the BEIS Secretary of State, to assure the Phase 2 Therapeutic Clinical Trial work gets completed in a timely manner supporting the National response to COVID-19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d0fb4bb-b0cb-4ab6-9a0b-1f87dfd8b670
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690ecbfa-d950-45df-bcf1-f17844f85ecd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Sophie Mumford
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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

BALANCED CLINICAL RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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