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Research to help UKRI effectively drive research and innovation that influences economic growth

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Feb 2021 at 16:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) as the buyer, seeking services for a project titled "Research to help UKRI effectively drive research and innovation that influences economic growth". This tender falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 12th January 2021, while the contract is expected to run from 5th February 2021 to 29th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and development, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in economic growth strategies related to research and innovation. Businesses that are agile and can respond to policy influences in the UK will find themselves well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £99,969.72, has been won by SQW Limited, indicating a competitive market with potential for new players to enter and secure similar contracts in future procurement cycles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research to help UKRI effectively drive research and innovation that influences economic growth

Notice Description

** THIS TENDER IS NOW CLOSED ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 12th January 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this study is to understand what evidence there currently is about the role of various R&I levers in driving UK's economic growth. Specifically, the study looks to understand the various R&I related policy levers, and their contribution to spurring growth. We list key questions relating to the overall aim here. We anticipate that the successful bidder will propose a more specific angle/study design that speaks to these bigger questions. Additional information: ** THIS TENDER IS NOW CLOSED ** About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-667af172-c822-40e3-9d8b-baa739271dd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f3dd58-1e6c-421b-8542-a59304b4f27f
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,969 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 6-12 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

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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