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UK SBS - CR20050 - Economic Implications and Benefits Assessment of an Updated UKRI Open Access (OA) Policy for Peer Reviewed Research Articles

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "UK SBS - CR20050 - Economic Implications and Benefits Assessment of an Updated UKRI Open Access (OA) Policy for Peer Reviewed Research Articles." This procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, was completed as part of a selective tendering process. The contract, valued at £98,000, commenced on 26th May 2020 and will run until 5th October 2020. Notably, bids for this contract were submitted by the deadline of 27th April 2020. The project aims to analyse the economic implications of the UK's new open access publishing policy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy and economic analysis sectors. Companies that are skilled in market research and have expertise in the implications of public policies would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. The focus on open access and its economic benefits suggests a growing market for firms offering innovative solutions around research dissemination. As the contracting authority is focused on enhancing public sector efficiency and modernisation, businesses that can align their services with these goals may find ample opportunities for collaboration and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS - CR20050 - Economic Implications and Benefits Assessment of an Updated UKRI Open Access (OA) Policy for Peer Reviewed Research Articles

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The final date and time for the submission of bids was Monday, 27th April 2020 at 11:00am. This project will enable UKRI to to understand to understand how the costs of publishing for OA have changed with the rise in OA and more broadly what the potential economic and cost implications of the proposed new OA policy are for three key stakeholder groups. This contract was awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the Mini Competition Document. This has been sourced via the RM6018 - CCS Research Marketplace DPS. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d1f4f3-6a80-4966-9f7d-fddebe96a672
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2020 - 5 Oct 2020 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
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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