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UKRI CS20261 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Jun 2020 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI CS20261 ACCORD Platform Professional Services" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, valued at £150,000, relates to research and development consultancy services primarily aimed at supporting the National and International COVID-19 response. Currently, the procurement stage is marked as "Award," following a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2020, with the tender process officially ending on 30th April 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in professional services and consultancy, particularly those in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Businesses that can provide expertise in drug discovery platforms and are prepared to support urgent COVID-19 response initiatives would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area. The backing from the BEIS Secretary of State indicates a strong governmental focus, which can further enhance business growth potential for successful contractors in this vital public health domain.

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Notice Title

UKRI CS20261 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-b6458512-ff49-4bdc-a7f3-e47f40cec0f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750500f0-c286-419d-b9b6-eca5db25f279
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

SIARA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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