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CR20156 - Analysis of the Outcomes and Impacts of the Plastics Research and Innovation Fund (PRIF)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CR20156 - Analysis of the Outcomes and Impacts of the Plastics Research and Innovation Fund (PRIF)" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The procurement took place within the engineering and physical sciences sector, focused on research and development consultancy services. It was initiated through a selective procurement method under a dynamic purchasing system and was awarded on 4th March 2021. The contract value is £53,931.25 and covers a period from 15th March 2021 to 20th August 2021. The final bid submission deadline was 19th February 2021, with the delivery addressed to Swindon, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those capable of conducting detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the requirement for comprehensive impact evaluation and case study development. Firms like Warwick Economics & Development Ltd, who successfully won this contract, exemplify the type of businesses that can capitalize on such opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR20156 - Analysis of the Outcomes and Impacts of the Plastics Research and Innovation Fund (PRIF)

Notice Description

**This contract has been awarded via Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace DPS - RM6018 via further competition.** The final date and time for the submission of bids was Friday, 19th February at 11:00. Brief Description of Requirement: The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) have commissioned this study to critically review the value and impact of the investments made via the UKRI Plastics Research and Innovation Fund (PRIF). The key deliverables for this study will be the development of a detailed and in-depth impact report, including quantitative and qualitative analysis of outcomes, and a series of high quality case studies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44e3de39-5dfb-4201-88a2-0bf8b47e37d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d9111e-f05e-4e82-8239-82275ee15076
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,931 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 20 Aug 2021 1-6 months
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 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

WARWICK ECONOMICS & DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

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