Award

PS25192 - Advice on ONS classification of UK Biobank

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "PS25192 - Advice on ONS classification of UK Biobank" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services, with a value of £12,500. This process reached the award stage with Mills and Reeve LLP, a large-scale supplier, winning the contract. The direct award approach was employed, indicating a non-competitive selection process. Key logistical details include a contract period from 8th May 2025 to 23rd July 2025, covering services to be performed within the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents an opportunity for enterprises within the consultancy and research sectors, particularly those with expertise in regulatory classification and advisory roles. Although this specific contract did not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of a similar scale to Mills and Reeve LLP could have the capacity and capability to explore similar projects. Engaging in such contracts could facilitate strategic growth by enhancing expertise and increasing visibility in the public sector consulting market.

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Notice Title

PS25192 - Advice on ONS classification of UK Biobank

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award. Award notice for Advice on ONS classification of UK Biobank - UK Research and Innovation -MRC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9ff9a23-c94c-42b0-9964-698712819762
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2ff9c5-85f3-4215-9725-43072b271315
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 - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 23 Jul 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 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS AND REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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