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NERC Studentship Outcomes Review

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Jan 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has successfully completed the procurement process titled "NERC Studentship Outcomes Review," which involved research consultancy services. This procurement pertains to the services category under the CPV code 73210000. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract will be carried out between 5th January 2026 and 25th June 2026, covering England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract, valued at £96,850, was awarded to Technopolis Limited, as noted in the award notice dated 9th January 2026 and published on 12th January 2026.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those capable of handling extensive data analysis and reporting in educational and governmental contexts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The completion of this procurement stage indicates a potential opening for similar future tendering opportunities, which can be strategically beneficial for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

NERC Studentship Outcomes Review

Notice Description

****This is an Award Notice, Not a call for competition**** The requirement was sourced via further competition against Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research and Insights DPS for the provision of UK Research and Innovation - NERC Studentships outcomes Review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8073031f-1468-4ae9-ab36-8fa303a127c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080e3ec0-66aa-4762-a55b-4e4905fba65b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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