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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_05 Metascience Framework Call Off

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 May 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_05 Metascience Framework Call Off" has been awarded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This contract falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being active as of 2nd April 2025. The contract, valued at £49,650, has a performance period starting on 4th April 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2025. The tender was conducted using a framework agreement, underlining the ongoing nature of the engagement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in research consultancy services. The tender aligns with a framework call-off, providing an advantageous position for businesses familiar with providing specialised metascience research services. While large businesses such as RAND Europe Community Interest Company currently supply these services, other similar size entities with the capability to deliver research consultancy in this specialised area should be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities with UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_05 Metascience Framework Call Off

Notice Description

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2f9c1cf-6260-4106-8b02-40993e5201b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172f8f63-964c-4982-8727-64e5b5d2eb10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£49,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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