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ESRC and DFID Evidence and Policy Group (EPG)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Apr 2020 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the ESRC and DFID Evidence and Policy Group (EPG). This contract variation pertains to research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £195,220. The delivery address is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd October 2020 and will conclude on 2nd April 2021. The award date is 31st March 2020, and the contract variation was published on 22nd April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly firms that can contribute to the policy and practice frameworks relevant to developing countries. Given the consultancy focus, firms with expertise in law, marketing, project management, or similar areas would be well-suited to compete. This contract variation offers potential for these businesses to expand their service offerings and establish or strengthen their involvement in impactful development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESRC and DFID Evidence and Policy Group (EPG)

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract variation (v1) to PS16204 - Evidence and Policy Group (EPG) to drive forward their ambition to maximise the impact of the research they jointly fund on policy and practice relevant to developing countries. Additional information: Please note this is a contract variation 1 awarded as per contract PS16204

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2c24a7e-41b8-404f-a7f0-6f216388e135
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 - Contract variation to PS16204
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,220 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,220 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2020 - 2 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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