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Research Activity Consultation Services

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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29 Sep 2021 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for "Research Activity Consultation Services" in the field of research consultancy, which is set to last until 2025. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £118,340. The project commenced on August 27, 2021, and is based in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender was concluded on July 19, 2021, under a single-source authorisation procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a long-term research project aimed at developing new technologies and processes. Companies with expertise in research consultancy and development, especially those with experience in similar long-term projects, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract awarded to Castings Technology International Ltd, thereby fostering growth through involvement in innovative research activities.

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Notice Title

Research Activity Consultation Services

Notice Description

Four year research activity for the development of new technology and processes starting in April 2021. This project has been secured following three years of prior work and discussions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21e0d254-e32b-4749-b850-d493a204d2bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bcf402c-cffc-4514-9fdd-482df66965fe
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
Other - Single source Authorisation
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,340 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,340 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2021 - 26 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTINGS TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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