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PS21243 - Scoping of a UK-India Partnership for Enhancing Food Quality

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Feb 2022 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a research project contract awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the title "PS21243 - Scoping of a UK-India Partnership for Enhancing Food Quality." This contract falls under the research and development services category and is situated in England. Following a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the absence of received tenders, the contract was awarded on 11 January 2022, with a total value of £41,150. The contract is set to commence on 10 January 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy in food and nutrition sectors. Companies that can leverage insights into UK and India’s capabilities in food quality enhancement would be particularly well-suited to engage in related future projects or partnerships stemming from this contract. With the focus on innovative solutions and strategic collaborations, businesses tailored towards evaluation consultancy services and research development may find substantial growth potential in this space.

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Notice Title

PS21243 - Scoping of a UK-India Partnership for Enhancing Food Quality

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Innovate UK (IUK) have awarded a contract for a research project to gain a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities faced within India and UK in the areas of food and nutrition, and an understanding of UK and India capabilities. This contract has been awarded following an open competition. The publication reference in Contracts Finder is PS21126. No tenders were received in response to the open procedure (below threshold) therefore under Regulation 32 (2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) the Contracting Authority awarded a contract by negotiated procedure without prior publication.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f399f8b-2f86-4340-80f3-0ceb77754e52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Negotiated procedure without prior publication (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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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

WELLSPRING DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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