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GB-Swindon: UKRI-1743 Retain QA support provided by Zaizi

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Nov 2021 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), which is situated at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The tender, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1743 Retain QA support provided by Zaizi", relates to the software package and information systems industry category. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 19 October 2021 for a total value of £24,000. The contract period commenced on 20 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software and information systems services, particularly those with expertise in quality assurance (QA) support. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include those offering technical support and consultancy services, especially those with experience working alongside organisations like UKRI. The nature of the agreement, which was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, suggests a focused approach, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to leverage their proficiency in specified areas to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1743 Retain QA support provided by Zaizi

Notice Description

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), had a requirement to retain QA support provided by Zaizi until end of the year until knowledge of the platform is transferred to in-house teams. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 2 b (iii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8e5cf96-cf96-41eb-8fc9-c97dbd880860
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce3122a-98dc-487f-8cb9-d6d50718ad1b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 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
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793867000

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

ZAIZI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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