Award

GSS24550 - Frozen embryos

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

02 Aug 2024 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "GSS24550 - Frozen embryos." The procurement, classified under Research Services (CPV code: 73110000), is located in the United Kingdom and has been awarded via a competitive quotation process. The contract commenced on 29th July 2024 and will end on 29th November 2024. The total value of the tender is £15,033.91. The award notice was published on 2nd August 2024, noting Charles River UK Ltd as the successful supplier. This procurement was part of the broader efforts by UK Research and Innovation and pertains to the "goods" procurement category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses in the research services sector can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their market presence. The contract's modest value and specifically tailored nature make it particularly well-suited for smaller, agile businesses capable of meeting specialised research needs. This procurement process illustrates a viable entry into government contracts for providers of high-quality research services and related products.

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Notice Title

GSS24550 - Frozen embryos

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Frozen Embryos. This procurement has been concluded via a Competitive Quotation (below threshold)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71ad5617-4b43-469e-ac1a-df9818773ecd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5e60bb-dc8d-45fe-bbc3-ed4c149fc084
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,033 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,033 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 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

CHARLES RIVER

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