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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_07 Metascience Framework Call Off

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 May 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "UKRI-3994_07 Metascience Framework Call Off." This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 7th April 2025 and concluding on 28th November 2025. The tender, with a value of £95,900 GBP, represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the field of research services. Although the procurement method is not specified, it was part of a call-off under a pre-existing framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services. While the contract has been awarded to RAND Europe Community Interest Company, large-scale firms with expertise in metascience and collaborative research projects may find similar tenders beneficial for strategic scaling and market presence. Engaging in contracts like this can enhance a company's credentials and open doors for future collaboration with prominent research institutions like UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_07 Metascience Framework Call Off

Notice Description

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5734ad0-a7f9-4c7a-8b2b-177d2bb658f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd46a7d-8104-462d-ac46-9ddf5f599d25
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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