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A synthesis of trends for the future of our towns and cities.

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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06 Jun 2023 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the project named "A synthesis of trends for the future of our towns and cities" to Urban Foresight Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage was completed with the contract period starting on June 6, 2023, and ending on September 29, 2023. The tender period ended on March 31, 2023.

This public procurement contract offers opportunities for businesses operating in research and development services and consultancy sectors to engage with UKRI Innovate UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this open procedure (below threshold) process. The contract aims to support business-led innovation and growth through the development and commercialization of new products, processes, and services aligned with the priorities of the Urban Systems team within Innovate UK.

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Notice Title

A synthesis of trends for the future of our towns and cities.

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI Innovate UK (IUK), as the Government's innovation agency, acts to support businessled innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions. Within the Plan for Action IUK's mission is stated as 'helping businesses to grow through their development and commercialisation of new products, processes, and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive, and easy to navigate.' Within Innovate UK, the Urban Systems team have a responsibility to help places decarbonise alongside addressing other challenges that our urban areas face. Through adopting a systems approach and tackling issues through a sector agnostic outlook, our interest in urban areas is wide ranging. The UK is a highly urbanised country with many living within these urban areas. As of 2021 England's cities and towns were home to around 80% of the population, with this number expected to continue to rise. These urban areas are not only crucial for the people living in them in terms of employment and livelihood but are also highly important for the UK economy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0671802d-005a-4b87-82fb-5204f9f113fb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,046 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 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

URBAN FORESIGHT

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