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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Framework Call Off

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 May 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Framework Call Off" is spearheaded by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. This procurement pertains to the industry category of research consultancy services, which falls under the broader category of services, specifically classified under CPV code 73210000. The contract, valued at £107,321.72, is associated with the delivery location in the South West of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 16th May 2025, with the contract running from 10th March 2025 to 31st July 2025. The procurement method used for this contract was not specified.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in research consultancy services to engage with a large-scale buyer like UK Research & Innovation. Although targeted mostly at larger organisations given the lack of suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents an opportunity for service providers with capacity to deliver comprehensive metascience research services within the defined period. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the field of research services, particularly those capable of operating within the South West region of the UK, would find this contract beneficial for growth and partnership development.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Framework Call Off

Notice Description

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Other Information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67bfc923-34bb-4451-bbd8-edba61cdf89d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f0cd6e-2604-4e95-8350-6f17b49d7658
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,321 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,321 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 31 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
NERC procurement Team
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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