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CS21274 NERC COP Penpals

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Jul 2021 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "CS21274 NERC COP Penpals" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on stakeholder representation services in the environmental research industry. The tender, which concluded on 3rd June 2021, was awarded on 17th June 2021, with an allocated budget of £32,810. This contract will run from 13th July 2021 to 30th December 2021, primarily addressing projects related to advocating UK science in alignment with climate targets ahead of COP26. The services are intended for delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom and were procured through a limited method involving competitive quotations below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to engage in advocacy and stakeholder representation services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this process may specialise in environmental research, public relations, or policy advocacy, thereby contributing to the UK's goals in addressing climate change while showcasing their expertise in stakeholder engagement.

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Notice Title

CS21274 NERC COP Penpals

Notice Description

As the UK's main funder of environmental research UKRI want to showcase UK science and its role in meeting climate targets and adapting to climate change in the run up to COP26. To do this UKRI are pursuing a suite of different activities aimed at different audiences. This particular project is aimed at creating or cementing advocacy relationships with key senior policy stakeholders, with a focus on government and parliament.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06203e7-0ea7-4618-9ceb-6e428a93a7f4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79112100 - Stakeholders representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,810 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,810 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2021 - 30 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Core Services
Contact Email
coreservices@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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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