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PS25115 - Evaluation of Innovate UK's Fund Activities

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS25115 - Evaluation of Innovate UK's Fund Activities" has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of Innovate UK - UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). The contract focuses on research and development services, specifically consultancy, classified under CPV code 73000000. The services are to be delivered at the postal code SN2 1FF in Swindon, England. The contract, awarded to IPSOS Research Ltd, spans from 1st January 2025 to 30th April 2025. Notably, this procurement adopted a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, with the total contract value amounting to £93,233. The procurement stage is 'Award', indicating that the contract has been fully executed as of 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses that specialise in research and development services and related consultancy. IPSOS Research Ltd, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), demonstrates that other SMEs could successfully compete for similar contracts, fostering growth and expansion within this niche industry. As the procurement process was concluded through a direct single tender action, businesses with strong industry expertise and the capacity to deliver specified services efficiently would be prime candidates for such opportunities. This contract exemplifies the potential within public procurement to integrate expertise and foster significant business development among SMEs in the consultancy and research domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25115 - Evaluation of Innovate UK's Fund Activities

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Evaluation of Innovate UK's Fund Activities for Innovate UK - UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) REF. OJEU-CR17066INN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a25937c-cd22-4468-8c3d-d31ea949dbce
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,233 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,233 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 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
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

IPSOS RESEARCH

Further Information

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