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CS20394 -UK Research and Innovation: Engineering Grand Challenges

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Dec 2021 at 07:56

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09 Dec 2021 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) conducted a procurement process for the project titled "CS20394 - UK Research and Innovation: Engineering Grand Challenges". This tender falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £36,000. The procurement was initiated as a competitive quote exercise and has successfully concluded. The contract, which commenced on 31 August 2021 and is set to end on 31 December 2021, was awarded following a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation process below threshold. The tender's key dates include its tender period, which ended on 15 October 2020, and the award date was 22 October 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in facilitating diverse community engagement, particularly in virtual settings. Businesses adept at managing collaborative projects and distilling inputs from varied sources will find themselves well positioned to compete for similar tenders. Knowledge and skills in the education and training sector will also be advantageous, enabling companies to leverage this experience to grow their business within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CS20394 -UK Research and Innovation: Engineering Grand Challenges

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for external facilitators who have experience in marshalling a diverse community, using virtual platforms, to distil outputs from a broad set of inputs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99df032e-17be-415d-800e-418e0a32066c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 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
Amelia Stroud
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

KNOWINNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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