Award

PS24169 - Industrial Policy Think Piece to inform ESRC strategy and future activity

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

10 Jul 2024 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the supply of an Industrial Policy Think Piece to inform ESRC strategy and future activity for UKRI-AHRC. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract period starts from October 1, 2024, and ends on March 31, 2025. The tender was published on July 1, 2024, with a value of 20833.29 GBP. The business opportunity is suitable for services providers in research consultancy services based in England, with the buyer located in SWINDON.

This award presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business by providing research consultancy services related to industrial policy. Businesses that offer specialized services in policy analysis and research would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process was successfully concluded following a single quote exercise, demonstrating a straightforward approach to selecting a supplier. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in industrial policy development and research are encouraged to engage with the buying organisation to explore potential collaborations.

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Notice Title

PS24169 - Industrial Policy Think Piece to inform ESRC strategy and future activity

Notice Description

Award notice for the supply of Industrial Policy Think Piece to inform ESRC strategy and future activity for UKRI- AHRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a one quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6da60000-c95e-4865-a497-df9043e60acc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321d3877-cedc-4225-8472-e27fc22da6ef
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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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