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UKRI CS20260 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Jun 2020 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract titled "UKRI CS20260 ACCORD Platform Professional Services." This contract, valued at £150,000, falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract period running from 1 May 2020 to 30 November 2020. The award was published on 8 June 2020, while the tender period concluded on 30 April 2020, and was initiated as a single tender action due to urgent governmental needs related to the COVID-19 response.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses focused on research and development consultancy services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in professional services supporting drug discovery or have experience in clinical trial consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with public procurement in this sector could lead to growth, especially given the increasing demand for innovative solutions in response to national health challenges.

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Notice Title

UKRI CS20260 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

Notice Description

This contract is for support and Professional Services for the ACCORD drug discovery platform towards the National and International COVID-19 response. This contract is being entered into at the urgent request of the BEIS Secretary of State, to assure the Phase 2 Therapeutic Clinical Trial work gets completed in a timely manner supporting the National response to COVID-19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6244ebe-b0cd-415a-a7ea-db9659b1a4cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2601ddc4-800d-45e4-bfac-1219a8a1d212
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 6-12 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
Sophie Mumford
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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

PWG CONSULTING (BIOPHARMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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