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Fairness Innovation Challenge KCL

DSIT

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29 Apr 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Fairness Innovation Challenge KCL is a public procurement process conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) based in London, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development services along with related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement method was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and involved a contract valued at £37,040. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with King’s College London being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 2nd January 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025, covering various delivery locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the UK.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in research and development services. Given the successful award to King’s College London, a small-scale supplier, the tender demonstrates a clear potential for SME involvement. Businesses specialising in consultancy or R&D services and those capable of operating within the diverse geographic locations detailed in the contract have a promising opportunity to expand and collaborate within the sector. The focus on fairness and innovation also implies an environment welcoming of fresh ideas and cutting-edge solutions, thus paving the way for businesses aiming to grow through innovative projects.

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Notice Title

Fairness Innovation Challenge KCL

Notice Description

Fairness Innovation Challenge KCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51c1657c-065a-4bf1-b6ae-3224e86f09fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de1d1f8-718f-4b76-a84c-d8d55b103216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 31 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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