Award

PS24313 - Commissioning Research on Inward Investment Both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in UKRI Supported Businesses

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

28 Jan 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded the contract for "PS24313 - Commissioning Research on Inward Investment Both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in UKRI Supported Businesses" to Aston University. The procurement process, classified under research services (CPV 73110000), involved a competitive quotation (below threshold) method and concluded with the award on 27 January 2025. The contract, worth GBP 49,500, started on the same day and will run until 5 May 2025. The services will be delivered to the address with postal code SW1H 9NA in England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in inward investment analysis for both domestic and foreign direct investments. With the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority and a clear focus on supporting UKRI-EPSRC initiatives, this contract can provide visibility, credibility, and a potential for future collaborations, especially for large entities like Aston University that have the capacity to handle substantial research projects.

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Notice Title

PS24313 - Commissioning Research on Inward Investment Both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in UKRI Supported Businesses

Notice Description

Award notice for the supply of Commissioning Research on Inward Investment Both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in UKRI Supported Businesses for UKRI- EPSRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53563e73-e95c-43dc-b517-e94f73a89313
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb0dd4-ebca-4ea3-b4e5-9cc23ceec5d2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£49,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 5 May 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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