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PS24238 - Social Science in Engineering Biology Scoping Piece

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Mar 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a competitive procurement exercise and awarded a contract titled "PS24238 - Social Science in Engineering Biology Scoping Piece". This contract falls within the Research Services category and is aimed at providing strategic advice for the ESRC. The buyer organisation is based in Swindon, England, and the service is to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 28th October 2024, the contract start date on 30th January 2025, and the contract end date on 25th July 2025. The total contract value is £16,666.49 GBP, and the procurement method used is a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the research services sector, particularly those specialising in social sciences and their application to engineering biology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who have the capacity to offer strategic advisory services would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The successful supplier, the University of Exeter, highlights the suitability of academic institutions and specialist research organisations to compete for such tenders. This contract is particularly aligned with the organisations that are looking to engage in projects that integrate social science research with broader initiatives in biological engineering.

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Notice Title

PS24238 - Social Science in Engineering Biology Scoping Piece

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. ESRC requires strategic advice to inform its future strategy in relation to this field and identify opportunities for social science to address existing gaps and add value to wider UKRI initiatives on engineering biology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50c384d6-4209-450c-a9b6-8e23d859421f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b000147b-3214-42fb-ae0d-6d567b3c6225
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
SME

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
£16,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 25 Jul 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
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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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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