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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Technical Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 Jan 2025 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, has awarded a call-off contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Technical Support" under the framework UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science. This contract, valued at GBP 365,900, falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category (CPV code 73000000) and will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract period runs from 1st January 2025 to 31st October 2027, with the award being active as of 17th December 2024. Key contact for this procurement is Liam Lock (nercprocurement@ukri.org).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those capable of providing technical support for metascience. Although the suitability criteria explicitly state the exclusion of SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with specialised expertise in transforming science through research are well-suited to benefit from the engagement. The contract being part of an established framework ensures a clear scope and streamlined processes, potentially opening further collaborative opportunities with UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Technical Support

Notice Description

Metascience technical support. This is a call-off contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science Additional information: This is a call-off contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f260f2d-a51c-440b-8e69-44119817dc6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5788ae27-25e2-48f7-b2af-c7f945dbd0bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£365,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£365,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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