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PS24241 - Understanding the UK-India Opportunity in Research and Innovation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Oct 2024 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PS24241 - Understanding the UK-India Opportunity in Research and Innovation" has been completed. The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has awarded the contract to RocSearch Ltd. This project falls under the industry category of research services and is set to take place in Swindon (postal code SN2 1PL). The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation exercise, with the tender period ending on 8th October 2024, and the contract running from 9th October 2024 to 14th March 2025. The contract value is £45,760 GBP, and the procurement was specifically targeted to be SME-friendly.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises given its SME-friendly nature. Companies that offer detailed analysis and expertise in research and innovation between the UK and India would be particularly well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. The procurement process, utilising a limited competitive quotation, indicates a potentially streamlined and less burdensome competition, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to grow through public contracts.

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Notice Title

PS24241 - Understanding the UK-India Opportunity in Research and Innovation

Notice Description

Award notice for the supply of Understanding the UK-India Opportunity in Research and Innovation for UKRI- EPSRC***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33d234e2-3d7d-4c90-abfa-236a9e809f60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d12eb4-5372-4e92-8d06-b42e0d9d838b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,760 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2024 - 14 Mar 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

ROCSEARCH

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