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UK SBS CR18109 - Study on the use of Secure Ledgers to verify to Provenance of Commodities

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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06 Nov 2018 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS CR18109 - Study on the use of Secure Ledgers to verify the Provenance of Commodities" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This project, classified under research and development consultancy services, aims to explore the application of secure ledgers in verifying the provenance of consumer products. The procurement method was selective, with the contracting authority issuing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 10 September 2018 and ends on 29 March 2019, with an award value of £45,075 confirmed on 7 September 2018.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in market and economic research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to secure ledger technology and supply chain verification would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this field could significantly enhance their market presence and foster growth in a niche area of consumer product verification.

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Notice Title

UK SBS CR18109 - Study on the use of Secure Ledgers to verify to Provenance of Commodities

Notice Description

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework - Lot 2 The aim of this project is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of secure ledgers for verifying the provenance of different types of consumer products, and of the components used in the supply chain of these consumer products. This will enable the Office to understand in which applications secure ledgers might be useful for verifying provenance, and where the use of secure ledgers should be treated with some suspicion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466c0fa5-23b3-4b05-9a41-d6dc3e9de380
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,075 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 6-12 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
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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