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UKRI-4974 Sciencewise and Nuffield Council on Bioethics public dialogue on the 14-day rule for human embryo research

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation for the "UKRI-4974 Sciencewise and Nuffield Council on Bioethics public dialogue on the 14-day rule for human embryo research". This public contract falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and was open to a wide range of locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was through a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 16th July 2025 and effective from 21st July 2025 until 20th August 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £499,700.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and public dialogue, particularly those capable of handling large-scale evaluations across diverse geographical locations. The tender is well-suited for large market research firms, as evidenced by the awarding to Ipsos (market research) Limited, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the procurement's expressed suitability for such organisations. The contract's focus on human embryo research ethics dialogue could benefit firms with expertise in ethics, bioethics, and policy consultation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4974 Sciencewise and Nuffield Council on Bioethics public dialogue on the 14-day rule for human embryo research

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice following a further competition through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research & Insights agreement. The awarded contract is for the UK wide deliberative public dialogue on the 14 day rule for human embryo research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3110f8c-5387-4ba5-ab2f-93ecefebfabe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410ddbe1-cb51-4eac-96db-9f2fb42a417e
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Aug 2025 30 days
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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