Award

National Technology Adviser - Scale Up

DSIT

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Award

11 Oct 2024 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "National Technology Adviser - Scale Up" contract, initiated by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is focused on understanding why technology manufacturing from the UK science base is not scaled up domestically and finding solutions. This public procurement falls under the "Research services" category and has a contractual value of £45,000. Key dates include the award announcement dated 7th October 2024 and the contract period stretching from 14th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project location is in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, providing a lucrative engagement with a government department focused on scaling up domestic technology manufacturing. The structured and selective procurement process favours companies with existing framework agreements, which can streamline the contracting process. Businesses, especially those involved in technological research and consultancy, will find this project aligns with their growth ambitions, considering it addresses a critical barrier in the UK’s technology sector development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Technology Adviser - Scale Up

Notice Description

Why the manufacture of technologies emerging from the UK science base is not scaled-up here and what can be done about it

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b9e4116-5036-403a-8659-f7cca00b6de1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d2f37c-c834-41a4-8232-f5bd09e4af9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFM ENGAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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